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.
Witnesses: Pension Sponsors Need Help
By Allison BellThe employers that still promise employees a defined level of retirement income need regulatory flexibility to get through the financial crisis, benefits consultants are warning Congress.
October 01, 2009
Aetna Adds Va. Medigap PlansAetna Inc. is introducing 3 new individual Medicare Supplement insurance options throughout Virginia.
October 01, 2009
Health Net Courts Ore. EmployersA health insurer has come out with a product that will enable small Oregon employers offer employees a choice of up to two dozen health plans.
October 01, 2009
Aflac Completes Continental DealAflac Inc. has executed previously announced plans to acquire Continental American Insurance Company for $100 million in cash.
October 01, 2009
Medicare Supplements Source ListRead the detailed 2009 Medicare Supplements source list.
October 01, 2009
How to Sell Health Insurance: 4 Common Misconceptions Consumers HaveAlthough many Americans receive their medical benefits through employer-sponsored plans, there are those who either are not employed, are not eligible, or don't want to pay for coverage. Additionally, an employer-sponsored plan may not cover
October 01, 2009
5 Ways to Sell Health Insurance to SinglesOh, to be 20 and single with the naive belief that you are invincible and will live forever. Single and 35 -- that used to be unusual. Single and 40 was a rare occurrence. Today, however, as people stay single longer, we insurance
October 01, 2009
How to Sell Health Savings Accounts to the Baby Boomer MarketWith the cost of health care skyrocketing, an increase in baby boomer entrepreneurs covering their own health care, rising unemployment, and a reduction in employer-covered health care, health care can be a significant financial burden for boomers