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.
Outlook For Life, Health Remains Negative: S&P
By Staff WriterThe U.S. life sector is just entering its most difficult phase of the current recession, says rating agency Standard & Poor's.
April 15, 2009
LTC/annuities: big sellers in a bad economyLong term care, annuity and life insurance combination products will help clients start talking about the financial moves they need to make. Here is an example of helping the client understand.
April 14, 2009
MedAmerica Buys LTC InsurerAce Ltd. has found a new home for the long term care insurance business of Combined Insurance Company of America.
April 14, 2009
Minn. Blue Unveils Individual PlansA Midwestern insurer has revamped a line of major medical policies aimed at consumers who buy their own coverage.
April 14, 2009
Minn. Blue Unveils Individual PlansA Midwestern insurer has revamped a line of major medical policies aimed at consumers who buy their own coverage.
April 14, 2009
Seniors should prepare for long-term care need44% -- Percentage of pre-retirees who will be at risk of not having enough savings to maintain their current lifestyles once they retire excluding health care and long-term care costs.
April 14, 2009
O Team Cool To Health Plan TaxThe Obama administration is skeptical about the idea of funding health finance reform efforts by taxing group health benefits.
April 14, 2009
Health Czar SpeaksPrivate insurers could end up running a new public health insurance program for working-age Americans.