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.
Reading The D.C. Tea Leaves
By Warren S. HerschPermanent estate tax reform might or might not make it through Congress this year, but the insurance industry certainly needs to remind lawmakers of the importance of life insurance.
May 05, 2009
Praeger: Save State Health RoleA representative for the National Association of Insurance Commissioners said Congress should be careful not to weaken the mechanisms states now use to regulate health care financing.
May 05, 2009
Health Panelist Sees TrapsThe Obama administration's public health plan proposal and federal health cost-effectiveness board proposal could derail health reform efforts, a think tank analyst warned today.
May 05, 2009
Ness To Become StanCorp CEOThe parent of Standard Insurance Company has named a new chief executive officer.
May 05, 2009
State Sends Lead Card BulletinA company is using official-looking mail to trick South Dakota consumers into thinking a long term care insurance offer is endorsed by the state, a state regulator says.
May 05, 2009
New Health Account Plan ArrivesGuardian Life Insurance Company of America has introduced a package that combines high-deductible health coverage with a health savings account and critical illness coverage.
May 05, 2009
WellCare To Drop Some PlansA health insurer says it will keep most of its Medicare plans but discontinue its Medicare Advantage private fee-for-service plans in 2010.
May 05, 2009
New Health Account Plan ArrivesGuardian Life Insurance Company of America has introduced a package that combines high-deductible health coverage with a health savings account and critical illness coverage.