Health Insurance
Health insurance news and analysis, with coverage of general health insurance trends, major medical insurance, disability insurance, dental insurance, vision plans, telemedicine plans, critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, short-term health insurance, the Affordable Care Act public exchange program, and more.
Consumer-Driven Health Plan Assets Show 3-Year Gain
By Staff WriterAssets in health savings accounts (HSAs) and health reimbursement arrangements (HRAs), two relatively new health plan options, have grown in recent years
June 02, 2010
Independence Blue Updates Medigap LineA Mid-Atlantic insurer has updated its Medicare supplement insurance product menu to reflect changes in Medicare program rules.
June 02, 2010
Life Expectancy Player Acquires Granite GlobalA U.S. middle-market private equity firm with interests in life expectancy services has acquired a Canadian insurance services provider.
June 02, 2010
Federal Agencies To Offer Same-Sex Partner BenefitsPresident Obama has issued a memorandum that directs federal agencies to do what they can to offer same-sex domestic partners the same benefits they offer opposite-sex spouses.
June 02, 2010
Golden Rule Expands Ancillary Products MarketGolden Rule Insurance Company has introduced new dental and vision products aimed at individuals and families in Illinois and Maryland.
June 02, 2010
NAIC To Miss HHS Cost Rule DeadlineState insurance regulators say they are hurrying to set uniform medical loss ratio rules but cannot meet federal regulators' original June 1 deadline.
June 02, 2010
A distinction without a differenceNapoleon Bonaparte cautioned, "Never ascribe to malice that which is adequately explained by incompetence."
June 02, 2010
HHS To Award $60 Million In Health, LTC Navigation GrantsThe U.S. Department of Health and Human Services will be helping states, area agencies on aging and other entities give more advice to seniors, people with disabilities, and caregivers.