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.
Globe Life Releases COVID-19 Death Assumptions
By Allison BellThe company estimates that the death toll will fall to 60,000 in the second half, from 185,000 in the first half.
July 27, 2022
8 Ways Advisor Clients Feel More ConfidentA Nationwide survey found advisor clients felt better about a number of financial matters.
July 26, 2022
Travel: A Medicare Customer Q&AWhat happens if an older client goes on vacation and gets sick?
July 26, 2022
Texas Agent to Lead National Health Advisor GroupKelly Fristoe still sells ordinary major medical coverage as well as Medicare plans and employee benefits.
July 26, 2022
8 Retirement Planning Points for Couples With a Large Age GapA sound plan should ensure that the couple's combined retirement assets cover an extended combined life expectancy.
July 25, 2022
Death of Roe v. Wade Is Causing Financial Pain, a Doctor and Advisor SaysWomen denied abortions often have reduced earning potential for life, former ER physician Carolyn McClanahan tells ThinkAdvisor.
July 25, 2022
Strong Plan N Sales Could Signal Dramatic Shift in Medigap MarketIf current sales trends continue, the share of Medigap users with lean Plan N coverage could soon triple.
July 21, 2022
Price Transparency and Health Plan ParticipantsParticipant reps say what the patients really need is help with negotiations.