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.
Feds Renew LTC Program--But Only With Hancock
By Trevor ThomasThe U.S. Office of Personnel Management has named one company to be the sole Federal Long Term Care Insurance Program carrier. It also is increasing rates for in-force policies.
May 18, 2009
Poor Economy Means More Work For DI Special Investigation UnitsDesperate times often lead to desperate measures.
May 18, 2009
Humana Brands Ancillary ProductsA health insurer now is selling individual dental and vision products online through its individual health business.
May 18, 2009
Dental Plans Have Data For Health Reformers To Chew OnDental plan trade groups are hoping statistics concerning the importance of dental care and dental benefits will help improve their position in the health reform debate.
May 18, 2009
When Clients Have Gaps In Health Coverage-Sell PlugsThe recession is forcing consumers and their insurance advisors to face a troubling reality: Even many Americans with good incomes and solid health insurance can have large gaps in their benefits.
May 17, 2009
LTC Costs Up AgainThe annual cost of a private nursing home room rose 4.7% this year, to $74,208, according to Genworth Financial Inc.
May 17, 2009
Major Healthcare Players Propose $2 Trillion In Savings Over 10 YearsSectors of the entire healthcare industry, including health insurers, are pledging to work to shave $2 trillion or more over 10 years in the cost of healthcare...
May 17, 2009
Panel Airs Benefits Tax IdeasThe Senate Finance Committee has released a paper that discusses several possible strategies for taxing group health coverage.