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.
Medicare Plan Distributors Add Call Recording Tools
By Allison BellThe companies are trying to help retail agents comply with new federal marketing rules.
September 07, 2022
Walmart Makes Medicare Plan Deal With UnitedHealthThe deal should not have any near-term effect on clients outside of Georgia.
September 07, 2022
Pacific Prime Updates International Health Insurance GuideThe report can help advisors with clients who want to work or retire outside the United States.
September 01, 2022
Will the Inflation Reduction Act Push Employers Away From Sponsoring Health Plans?It's possible that the new rules for claiming the premium tax credit could be made permanent.
September 01, 2022
Republicans Need to Get Serious About Social SecurityThe taboo against questioning the program has discouraged serious thought about how to reform it.
August 26, 2022
Debate: When Is Workplace Health Insurance 'Unaffordable'?Two professors discuss the likely effects of reducing the income threshold for an Affordable Care Act tax credit.
August 26, 2022
How to Avoid Medicare Penalties: A Medicare Customer QuestionClients should understand that some people with Medicare Part B and drug coverage pay more than others.
August 24, 2022
Gender-Affirming Specialty Care Firm Raises $24MPlume hopes to expand nationwide and add virtual primary care services.