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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.
Biden Floats $2 Co-Pay Limits on Popular Drugs Under Medicare
By Allison BellThe caps proposed in Biden's budget would apply to blood pressure and cholesterol drugs.
March 06, 2024
Curb Medicare Advantage Funding, Sen. Warren Asks CMSFollowing the preliminary bidding process, the agency plans to post the 2025 rate announcement by March 31.
March 06, 2024
U.S. Tells Health Insurers to Relax Rules After Hack Cripples Approvals NetworkMany providers and insurers depend on UnitedHealth systems to run their operations.
March 04, 2024
12 Healthiest Big Cities in America: 2024SmartAsset ranked 100 cities on factors like obesity, smoking, diabetes and mental health.
February 29, 2024
Navigating Late Medicare EnrollmentHere are six things to know about how to reduce the odds that your clients will face penalties.
February 27, 2024
How to Plan for the Obesity Drug RevolutionLife insurers and their reinsurers are starting to think about what Wegovy, Saxenda and successors could do for your clients.
February 14, 2024
Aflac Sues Vendor Over Ransomware-Related RefundThe insurer says a 2022 Exela hack temporarily disrupted its ability to process claims.
February 13, 2024
Older Investors Think They're Ready to Retire. Advisors Disagree.The disparity was especially acute around specific topics, such as Social Security and Medicare planning, Allspring found.