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.
How the Auto Industry Can Help Explain the Benefits of Higher Deductibles
By Phil MicaliIt can be difficult to help clients and prospects overcome their fear of health savings accounts and associated high-deductible health plans -- and this can be related to typical consumer behavior. The risks are overblown and the rewards are
June 01, 2009
Selling LTCI in the Gay and Lesbian Community -- Seizing Opportunities and Overcoming ChallengesFor the long term care insurance agent planning to meet with prospective gay and lesbian clients, it's important to understand the financial challenges these couples have historically faced and how such obstacles can influence their planning
June 01, 2009
Mixed Messages on Earnings and Consumer HealthWhat's the most likely direction of the markets in the next thirty days? As my family and I prepare for our departure on June 6th for an extended family trip
June 01, 2009
Financing Long Term Care: The Myriad PossibilitiesOnce all but presumed dead, health care reform is now very much alive, resuscitated by an energetic administration.
June 01, 2009
What's In A NameThere are several different classifications of insurance you should be aware of. The classification determines the type of regulation that governs it; knowing a policy's...
June 01, 2009
Saving GraceTommie Monez of Focus Wealth Management in Middleburg, Virginia, is keeping an eye on current conditions in the insurance industry on behalf of two of...
May 31, 2009
Government Workers Pay More For Health CarePublic employers nationwide are asking their employees to pay a higher share of their health care benefit costs.
May 31, 2009
Adult Dependent Health Coverage Debuts In IllinoisIllinois's new Young Adult Dependent Coverage Law went into effect June 1, making it possible for dependent young adults up to age 26--and age 30 for armed forces veterans--to be included on a parent's health insurance plan.