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.
N.Y. Parity Mandate To Sunset
By Trevor ThomasNew York Gov. David Paterson wants to make a state mental health coverage law permanent.
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
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
Reading The D.C. Tea LeavesPermanent 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 04, 2009
Web Exclusive: COBRA Secrets!Douglas I. Friedman covers a topic that you had better be learning more about.
May 04, 2009
Campaign Links To Awareness MonthGuardian Life Insurance Company of America is using May -- National Stroke Awareness Month -- to remind consumers of the importance of critical illness insurance.