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.
LTCI buyers economized in 2009
By Staff WriterLast year purchasers of long term care coverage skewed older and opted for cheaper policies, according to a new study by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance.
April 08, 2010
Top 10 health care reform myths debunkedConsumer finance site WalletPop.com (a division of AOL) is one of many media outlets attempting to come to terms with the new health care law.
April 08, 2010
Public Opinion Polls: Which Ones Can You Trust?When it comes to health care reform, there has been no shortage of public opinion polls. And while these surveys can often be a wonderful indicator of public opinion, at times they simply make things even more unclear.
April 08, 2010
Medicare Advantage getting more expensiveSeniors are facing the same rising insurance premiums that the broader market has been dealing with as the cost of Medicare Advantage policies goes up.
April 08, 2010
CMS Tells Health Insurer To Suspend Medicare Drug Plan SalesThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services says a large health insurer will have to sit on the Medicare drug plan market sidelines until it resolves CMS compliance concerns.
April 08, 2010
The GASB 45 Squeeze Provides Opening for AgentsNow is the right time for agents to brush up on their GASB 45 knowledge, partner with experienced vendors, and reach out to public employers with a portfolio of viable solutions.
April 08, 2010
Cuomo Probe Of Student H/C Insurers Finds High Costs, Limited CoverageCollege-sponsored health insurance plans charge excessive premiums, provide low coverage limits and impose inappropriate exclusions, according to an investigation revealed today by the New York Attorney General's office.
April 08, 2010
The GASB 45 Squeeze Provides Opening for AgentsNow is the right time for agents to brush up on their GASB 45 knowledge, partner with experienced vendors, and reach out to public employers with a portfolio of viable solutions.