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.
Ferguson, Donaldson Join Tax Panel
By Arthur D. PostalPresident Obama has named two men with strong ties to the insurance industry -- Roger Ferguson Jr. and William Donaldson -- to a new Tax Force on Tax Reform.
March 30, 2009
Washington announces new terms for Medicare AdvantageThe details of rules governing private Medicare Advantage insurance supplement programs were announced Tuesday, setting in motion the beginning of sweeping changes dictated by the Obama Administration, the Wall Street Journal reported.
March 27, 2009
Single-Payer Bill Arrives In SenateSen. Bernard Sanders says eliminating private health insurance could cut U.S. health care costs by $400 billion per year.
March 27, 2009
Carrier Launches Marketing CampaignUnitedHealthcare is using the Web and a series of health fairs to reach out to women.
March 27, 2009
Groups Accept Private Plan RoleHealth care reform efforts should keep the pillars of the current U.S. system - employer plans and public safety-net programs.
March 27, 2009
CIGNA: Many Affected By DisabilityAbout 17% of U.S. workers say they have missed work for an extended period due to illness or injury.
March 27, 2009
CIGNA: Many Affected By DisabilityAbout 17% of U.S. workers say they have missed work for an extended period due to illness or injury.
March 27, 2009
Groups Accept Private Plan RoleHealth care reform efforts should keep the pillars of the current U.S. system - employer plans and public safety-net programs.