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.
Individual Health: Not That Unpopular
By Staff WriterConsumers who own individual health insurance tend to be less satisfied than members of large group plans, but not dramatically less satisfied.
April 02, 2009
Alabama Forms LTC Partnership ProgramAlabama has set up a Long Term Care Partnership Program.
April 02, 2009
EBSA To Host ARRA WebcastThe federal Employee Benefits Security Administration will give a seminar on the new health benefits continuation regulations at 3 p.m. EDT April 6.
April 01, 2009
Investors Back Health Consumer FirmDespite the economic turmoil, venture capitalists have supplied a third round of financing for a company that helps health plan members become better care consumers.
April 01, 2009
Nationwide Markets Health PortalsAn insurer that has been expanding its benefits operations has unveiled a new health portal system.
April 01, 2009
Center Adds LTC To Risk AnalysisAdding the projected cost of long term care to retirement risk calculations leads to a significant increase in risk estimates.
April 01, 2009
Bill Would Put LTC On Cafeteria MenuLawmakers have launched a new effort to help consumers pay for long term care insurance through cafeteria plans and flexible spending arrangements.
April 01, 2009
Pallone: Health Bill May Pass SoonCongress hopes to approve health care system reform legislation this year, a key House member says.