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.
Colorado to Get New Insurance Commissioner
By Allison BellMichael Conway, who came up through the state attorney general's office, will be the interim head.
December 26, 2017
LTCI Policyholders May Get Broader Guaranty Association ProtectionThe NAIC has approved model changes that could expand the list of insurers that chip in when LTCI issuers fail.
December 26, 2017
Even a 1% Pay Rise Would Be a Lot for Japanese Workers in 2018Japans population got old early. It may be where the United States will be in five years or so.
December 25, 2017
HealthCare.gov Signup Total Falls 4.5%The federal exchange overcame ACA uncertainty and a 30% drop in agent registrations.
December 25, 2017
IRS Postpones 1095 Delivery DeadlineIRS Notice 2018-06 reminds employers and insurers that the ACA is still on the books.
December 24, 2017
McConnell Blames `Genius' Bannon for Loss of Alabama Senate SeatHe is skeptical about the prospects for a full repeal of the Affordable Care Act.
December 24, 2017
CVS's Megadeal to Change U.S. Health Care Faces Stiff ChallengesAetnas services could help make the drug store chain more resistant to Amazon.com.
December 22, 2017
Senate Confirms DOL Benefits BossPreston Rutledge could shape both the fiduciary rule and group health regulations.