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.
Guardian To Offer Guaranteed-Issue Small Group DI
By Staff WriterAn insurer is making it easier for employers with 2 to 9 employees to offer disability insurance benefits.
November 16, 2009
Genworth Lands Va. LTC ContractThe Virginia Retirement System has agreed to use Genworth Financial Inc. to provide long term care insurance for the state's government workers.
November 16, 2009
Keeping The Kids SmilingOne of the good deeds insurers and benefits advisors can do this challenging year is to speak up for children's teeth.
November 16, 2009
Calling In A Disability ExpertImagine yourself going into a battle with a firecracker as your chief weapon and being confronted by an opponent with a hydrogen bomb at their disposal.
November 16, 2009
Employees Embrace Health Savings AccountsWhile it is still too early to tell what the outcome of the health care reform debate in Washington will be, new research provides additional motivation for brokers to continue recommending health savings accounts to their clients.
November 15, 2009
A Christmas CarolYes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus. But no, it's not likely that even the great man is going to be able to bring health care reform legislation to President Obama's desk by Christmas.
November 15, 2009
Health Reform Faces Tough Path In Senate, Despite House VoteWhether health care reform legislation should include a public option--an option opposed by the insurance industry--remains a critical stumbling block as the debate on the legislation moves to the Senate floor in the near future.
November 15, 2009
Employees Embrace Health Savings AccountsWhile it is still too early to tell what the outcome of the health care reform debate in Washington will be, new research provides additional motivation for brokers to continue recommending health savings accounts to their clients.