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.
The Health Insurance Reform Bill: Just How Long is It?
By Heather TreseRepublicans have claimed that the health insurance reform bill is longer than Leo Tolstoy's novel "War and Peace," implying that there is little time to read the bill in its entirety, and that a bill that large is a sign of an overly powerful government.
December 09, 2009
A Medicare Open Enrollment Primer for Insurance AgentsMedicare is a complex system with numerous finite rules and regulations governing its operation. One of the most unique aspects of Medicare is the ability for eligible beneficiaries to select a health plan through private insurance.
December 09, 2009
Health Reform Through the Ages: A Timeline of Presidential EffortsWhen the House passed the Affordable Health Care for America Act, the current Congress became the first to make such a move toward fulfilling its promises of health care reform.
December 08, 2009
Hartford: Consumers Less Confident About RetirementNew research shows that consumers are more nervous about retirement costs- but that active efforts to plan relieve some of the anxiety.
December 08, 2009
Consumer Rep: We're OutgunnedConsumer advocates face an uphill battle at the National Association of Insurance Commissioners and other regulatory agencies, according to Birny Birnbaum.
December 08, 2009
NAIC Chooses Officers, Okays 2010 BudgetThe National Association of Insurance Commissioners has elected Iowa Insurance Commissioner Susan Voss to be the 2010 president-elect.
December 08, 2009
Reid Announces A Deal (Updated)Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid says moderate and progressive Democrats have worked out an agreement on the "public option" health plan issue.
December 08, 2009
NAIC Chooses Officers, Okays 2010 BudgetThe National Association of Insurance Commissioners has elected Iowa Insurance Commissioner Susan Voss to be the 2010 president-elect.