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.
Celent: HSAs Help Banks
By Staff WriterHealth savings account programs offer a significant opportunity for banks to increase their deposit base, a new report suggests.
May 25, 2009
The real cost of Medicare20% -- Percentage of older Americans who suffer from five or more chronic conditions.
May 22, 2009
IkaSystems Signs HealthNowA New York state health carrier has chosen a Web portal technology vendor.
May 22, 2009
Unum Increases DividendThe Unum Group Corp. board today decided to increase the company's quarterly dividend 10%, to 8.25 cents per common share.
May 22, 2009
Web Exclusive: More On COBRAThe IRS has provided detailed guidance concerning what "involuntary termination" means with respect to eligibility for the new COBRA premium subsidy. Sonya E. King can guide you through the guidance
May 22, 2009
N.Y. Eyes Producer ChargesLicensed New York state agents and brokers can help clients with COBRA services free of charge, but they must charge for helping clients review and buy independent wellness programs.
May 22, 2009
N.Y. OKs Balance BillingNew York state doctors and hospitals serving patients enrolled in most health plans other than health maintenance organization plans can bill patients for amounts not paid by the plans.
May 22, 2009
EBSA Taking COBRA AppealsThe Employee Benefits Security Administration has set up a system that individuals can use to contest COBRA premium subsidy denials.