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.
House GOP's 2019 Budget Plan Includes Partial Privatization of Medicare
By Erik WassonThe proposal fast-tracks at least $302 billion in spending cuts over 10 years, including repeal of the Affordable Care Act.
June 18, 2018
Molina and Centene Announcements May Boost ACA Exchange SystemFlorida awarded Molina two Medicaid contracts. New York approved a Centene acquisition.
June 18, 2018
New Reinsurance Firm to Offer Some Employer Stop-LossSequoia Re's CEO has been head of health at PartnerRe.
June 18, 2018
Cigna CEO Set to Lead AHIP in 2019Ken Burdick of WellCare is on track to be the chair of the health insurer group in 2020.
June 15, 2018
New Obamacare Lawsuit Looks Like Another LoserThe Trump administration is fighting in court to keep part of the Affordable Care Act alive. Why?
June 14, 2018
If Big Health Deals Are a Go, Why Not Anthem-Humana?The AT&T puts many potential corporate relationships in a flattering new light.
June 14, 2018
McConnell Backs ACA Pre-Existing Condition Coverage RulesThe Senate majority leader said he supports some of the core health law benefits rules.
June 14, 2018
Appeals Court Rejects Health Insurers' Plea for Billions in Subsidy MoneyTwo judges say insurers had no contract with the ACA risk corridors program. The dissenter says the ruling is unfair.