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.
New York Bans Autism Discrimination
By Staff WriterThe 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, ...
September 28, 2006
Calif. Insurer Adds High-Deductible Individual PPO PlanA Golden State carrier has introduced health insurance policies aimed at consumers who want to set up health savings accounts.Health Net of California, a unit ...
September 28, 2006
Calif. Insurer Adds High-Deductible Individual PPO PlanA Golden State carrier has introduced health insurance policies aimed at consumers who want to set up health savings accounts.Health Net of California, a unit ...
September 28, 2006
Consulting Firm Wins Contract ExtensionU.S. Xpress Enterprises Inc. has agreed to hire Buck Consultants to advise its health plans for 2 years.U.S. Xpress, Chattanooga, Tenn., a transportation company, provides ...
September 28, 2006
Nursing Home Private Room Cost Hits $206 DailyThe average daily cost of a private room in a nursing home has increased 1.5% this year, to $206.That cost, up from $203 in 2005, ...
September 27, 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 27, 2006
CIGNA Ramps Up Health Coaching ServiceA large managed care company will be giving more members access to personal health advisors.CIGNA HealthCare, Bloomfield, Conn., a unit of CIGNA Corp., Philadelphia, will ...
September 27, 2006
Mutual Of Omaha Adds Term PoliciesA Midwestern insurer is expanding its line of protection products.Mutual of Omaha Insurance Company, Omaha, Neb., is introducing the Term Life Complete and Term Life ...