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.
DOL Changes Fiduciary Rule Advice Definition Scope
By Allison BellThe new "investment advice fiduciary" definition excludes sales pitches and investment education.
April 18, 2024
UnitedHealth CEO Warns of 3-Year Medicare SqueezeThe health care services giant also faces ransomware problems and a $7 billion loss in Brazil.
April 16, 2024
HealthCare.gov Blasts Reports of Unauthorized Plan SwitchingOfficials are asking consumers to call about surprise coverage changes.
April 09, 2024
Dental Costs Account for 15% of Consumers' Health Spending: LivelyThe HSA firm found something surprising about out-of-pocket spending patterns.
April 05, 2024
Medicare Advantage Program to Restructure Agent, Broker PayIn 2025, the maximum enrollment compensation will jump by $100, including what's paid for field marketing organization services.
April 02, 2024
Medicare Moves Toward Election Season Clash With InsurersGovernment payments may rise just half as much as the plans' costs. Plan menus could shrink.
March 28, 2024
Biden Administration Softens Final Health RegulationsThe Labor Department helped with drafting, and the outcome may be an omen for DOL fiduciary rule watchers.
