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.
GOP Pledge to Torch Obamacare Veers Toward Bare-Bones Repeal
By Laura Litvan, Sahil KapurOne measure on the agenda could create a 'Medicare for all' system.
July 26, 2017
Democrats Need to Avoid the Single-Payer TrapThe author contends that offering a public option would be more practical.
July 26, 2017
Schumer: Where Is the GOP ACA Change Bill?The Democratic majority leader said he believes the final bill will be a 'skinny' ACA repeal bill.
July 26, 2017
Some GOP Senators Cast Mixed ACA Change Bill VotesThe same Republicans who helped block two big ACA change bill proposals also rejected calls to suspend debate.
July 26, 2017
Insuring Everyone Should Be a Republican GoalThe author suggests that a tax on group health benefits could help fund subsidies.
July 26, 2017
Senate Prepares to Vote on Skinny ACA Change ProposalA fat version that includes multi-state small business association health plans has stalled.
July 26, 2017
Anthem, Centene Seek Attention for Higher EarningsThe insurers post growth in revenue and net income as all eyes are in Washington.
July 26, 2017
Prepare Your Clients for These 5 Life EventsRetirement planning is far from the only component of a robust financial plan.