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.
States Where Single-Payer Health Care Could Work
By Megan McArdleCalifornia and New York state have serious proposals, but no great ideas for funding mechanisms.
May 29, 2017
Terror and Elderly Care in Focus as U.K. Parties Seek Poll BoostThe fate of the European Union may depend on U.K. long-term care finance programs.
May 28, 2017
What Economic Policies Do Americans Need? Ask ThemAn economist argues that the case for universal health and retirement programs is obvious.
May 26, 2017
Jessica Altman May Lead Pennsylvania Insurance DepartmentAltman has worked as Miller's chief of staff and at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
May 26, 2017
MetLife Adds Critical Illness Annuity Rider in Hong KongBuyers who suffer covered illnesses will get a stream of payouts up to age 100.
May 26, 2017
10 Big Tax Expenditures and How They’ve ChangedSome help your clients more than others. All compete for budget lifeboat space.
May 26, 2017
‘Mnuchin Rule’ Against Wealthy Tax Cuts Comes Back to Bite HimOne flashpoint is the effort to repeal the 3.8% Affordable Care Act net investment tax.
May 26, 2017
Congressional Budget Office Is Broken (Finally)The author contends that the new CBO report on H.R. 1628 shows why states should set their own health rules.