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.
Puritan Expands
By Staff WriterA company that sells insurance, investments and related products to mature clients has acquired relationships with 3,800 clients.
February 11, 2009
DMEC To Offer Benefits WebinarsThe Disability Management Employer Coalition is presenting a series of Web forums aimed at benefits brokers and human resources managers.
February 11, 2009
Empire State Officials Contest Health BillsA managed care company should return $3.9 million of the $71.6 million that New York state paid the company for administering a state employee health plan from 2004 to 2007, state officials say.
February 11, 2009
CBO Compares Health Finance IdeasLetting an insurer selling health coverage approved in one state sell the same coverage in other states might be an especially efficient way to expand the number of people with coverage.
February 11, 2009
Bill With COBRA Provision Passes In SenateMembers of the Senate today voted 61-37 to pass an amended version of H.R. 1, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.
February 11, 2009
Golden State Carrier To Restore CoverageThe California Department of Insurance has persuaded another health insurer to return rescinded policies to the former policyholders.
February 11, 2009
Milliman Teams With WorkscapeCompanies are joining to market retirement plan support services and Web-based benefits selection and enrollment systems.
February 11, 2009
Lippe To Lead Swiss ReJacques Aigrain has resigned from his post as chief executive officer of Swiss Reinsurance Company Ltd.