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.
From cheap to top-dollar: retiree health care costs in 5 states
By Warren S. HerschFor those entering retirement, one price tag hangs, like a Damocles Sword, above all others: the cost of health insurance premiums.
August 05, 2015
What do carrier mergers mean for the industry?Players in the health insurance world disagree about what the deals mean, and even whether they mean anything at all.
August 05, 2015
Narrow framing: 5 things to know about an LTCI sales killerApparently, some prospects would much rather drink half a glass than lose half a glass.
August 04, 2015
More PPACA World earnings: Aetna, Molina, Cigna, Health NetAetna gives analysts a peek at its three R's math.
August 04, 2015
Disability Insurance Observer: Better Call YouSo, what will the AMC drama about the guy with lousy dental insurance be like?
August 04, 2015
Voluntary benefits, part 1: Capturing the opportunity with small and mid-market clientsNo client wants a $5,000 hospital bill which is one reason the popularity of voluntary benefits has soared in a post-PPACA marketplace.
August 04, 2015
SOA and LIMRA announce research partnershipThe organizations are looking at the retirement income system in China.
August 04, 2015
S&P: Health providers still face PPACA fluInsurers will pass their headaches on to for-profit hospitals, analysts say.