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.
Plan design changes expand ‘skin protector’ market
By Allison BellSome firms sell stand-alone health bill problem resolution services.
August 13, 2015
11 do's and don'ts on how to handle your competitionEveryone has competition. Here's how to keep cool and make your case.
August 13, 2015
New LTCI tables seek government workSome wonder whether the new numbers tell the whole story.
August 13, 2015
Moody's sees plan consolidation sliding toward hospitalsHospital companies could fight back with deals of their own, rating analysts say.
August 13, 2015
PPACA tax penalty drove more spring health sales in SouthThe IRS was very, very good to HealthCare.gov in Mississippi.
August 13, 2015
Transgender clients and disability insuranceInsurers are starting to think about the underwriting issues.
August 13, 2015
CMS gives 2016 exchange plan reporting detailsThe agency is asking for feedback on what information HealthCare.gov should display.
August 13, 2015
Illinois Republican Mark Kirk facing tough re-election challengeAbout 7 percent of the residents have health insurance through PPACA coverage expansion programs.