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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.
Second Bush Veto For SCHIP Bill
By Matt BradyPresident Bush's second veto of Children's Health Insurance Program legislation drew sharp criticism from Democratic leaders in Congress, who promised to continue to work on ...
December 15, 2007
Feds Fine Health CarrierA New England nonprofit health carrier has agreed to make a payment charity to resolve an investigation of its past relationships with state officials.Blue Cross ...
December 15, 2007
The many uses of single-premium lifeLife insurance is not just about death benefits anymore. When used properly, it can be a sophisticated financial tool. It is a key component when it comes to creating a sound financial plan. There are multiple ways a single-premium life insurance
December 15, 2007
Rules of engagementIf you've been selling to seniors for any length of time, you already know that many of them seem to think and act surprisingly like their younger counterparts. The fact is, most mature consumers are being dragged into "old age"
December 14, 2007
MedAmerica Forms Sunshine State SubsidiaryA health insurance company unit has set up a subsidiary in Florida that will focus on writing and selling long term care insurance.MedAmerica Insurance Company, ...
December 14, 2007
Exante To Manage VEBA TrustsA financial services unit of UnitedHealth Group Inc. is getting into the business of administering medical trusts for voluntary employees' beneficiary associations.Exante Financial Service Inc., ...
December 14, 2007
Discount Program Gets Bigger Call CenterL.A. Marketing Plans LLC has set up a call center in Portland, Maine, for its RightHealth business.L.A. Marketing, a unit of eBenefits Direct Inc., Delray ...
December 13, 2007
MedAmerica Forms Sunshine State SubsidiaryA health insurance company unit has set up a subsidiary in Florida that will focus on writing and selling long term care insurance.MedAmerica Insurance Company, ...