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.
Long-Term Care Insurance Sees 3% Increase In Tax Deduction Limits
By Staff WriterThe Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has announced increased deductibility levels for long-term care insurance policies purchased in 2010. For the first time, the maximum deductible limit for an individual exceeds $4,000 according to AALTCI.
October 19, 2009
Making The Case For DI To The Business OwnerAt some point in their careers, successful producers take their practices to the next level by seeking clients who have a high net worth and hence, a larger problem to solve.
October 19, 2009
Dental And Vision Are Being Bundled MoreThe Great Recession may be increasing pressure on insurers and producers to sell vision plans together with dental plans.
October 19, 2009
Health Reform Bill Gets Senate Finance OK But Faces Many More HurdlesAfter passing a critical test last week, legislation reforming the U.S. health care delivery system is now dealing with its next hurdle, floor action in both the House and Senate.
October 19, 2009
Malpractice Insurers Prepare For Antitrust BattleMedical malpractice insurers are gearing up to keep Senate Democratic leaders from stripping away their McCarran-Ferguson Act antitrust exemption.
October 19, 2009
S. 1796 Arrives: Baucus Health Bill Text Goes OnlineThe Senate Finance Committee has posted the legislative language of S. 1796 -- the 1,502-page America's Healthy Future Act bill -- on its website.
October 19, 2009
Benefits In The Bag: The Hartford Giving Out Reusable TotesThe Hartford is giving out thousands of reusable totes along with information about disability insurance during a campaign designed to help protect workers' income as well as the environment.
October 19, 2009
Ceridian: COBRA Subsidy Use Was LowHelping laid-off employees pay to continue group health benefits led to an increase in continuation rates, but not as much as policymakers had hoped.