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.
NAIFA Integrates AHIA
By Staff WriterThe National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors reports that the NAIFA national board has decided to change the group's relationship with its health insurance arm.
September 25, 2009
Texas ERS Picks HumanaThe Lone Star State has selected a dental benefits provider for public employees.
September 25, 2009
Fear And BenefitsAbout 57% of U.S. workers said in June that they would take a salary cut to maintain their current group insurance and retirement arrangements.
September 25, 2009
Regulators Back Mailer CurbsTwo top National Association of Insurance Commissioners officials are supporting efforts to control Medicare Advantage plan enrollee lobbying programs.
September 25, 2009
NAIFA Integrates AHIAThe National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors reports that the NAIFA national board has decided to change the group's relationship with its health insurance arm.
September 24, 2009
Disability Kit OfferedAssurant Employee Benefits has developed materials that can help inform employers about tax-advantaged long-term and short-term disability insurance plans.
September 24, 2009
Carriers Slam Tax ProposalHealth insurers say imposing new taxes on them in an effort to pay to expand access to coverage would backfire.
September 24, 2009
Golden Rule Adds PlansA UnitedHealth Group Inc. unit is rolling out new individual and family health insurance products in 19 states and the District of Columbia.