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.
Hancock Campaign Reaches Out To Boomers
By Staff WriterThe U.S. arm of a large Canadian insurer will be spending more than $25 million to promote its brand.John Hancock Financial Services, Boston, a unit ...
September 30, 2006
Study Peers At Future Of Worksite MarketA study of 100,000 employer customers by UnumProvident created a snapshot of employee benefits and some insights into its potential future.
September 30, 2006
Health Account Plans Pull Ahead Of Indemnity Plans"Consumer-driven health plans" appear to be covering more U.S. workers than "conventional" health insurance plans.
September 30, 2006
Fortune Smiles On Voluntary DentalThe voluntary benefits market has been strong for quite some time, and the future for voluntary dental benefits should be especially robust.
September 29, 2006
Survey: Heart Attacks Top List Of CI Claim TriggersHeart attacks may be twice as likely to lead to critical illness insurance claims as cases of cancer are.Colonial Life & Accident Insurance Company, Columbia, ...
September 29, 2006
Drug Plan Premiums Hold SteadyMonthly premiums for Medicare Part D prescription coverage will be about the same in 2007 as they are this year.The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid ...
September 28, 2006
Panel OKs HSA BillThe House Ways and Means Committee today voted 24-14 to approve a bill that would encourage workers to roll flexible spending account and health reimbursement ...
September 28, 2006
New York Bans Autism DiscriminationThe Empire State now prohibits health insurers from denying medical benefits to residents who suffer from autism spectrum disorders.New York Gov. George Pataki, a Republican, ...