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.
How one agent overcame a fear of cold calling to find success
By Paul WilsonA former Air Force Intelligence Officer is making great strides in the Med Supp market and says there may not be enough agents out there to meet the demand.
February 23, 2015
2014's best movies for business professionals: 21-25A struggling, small business owner; an art forger; a charismatic leader: Let's take a look at 2014's best movies for business professionals.
February 23, 2015
IRS wants your advice about the Cadillac plan taxThe value limits can be adjusted even in 2018.
February 23, 2015
Analyst: PPACA enrollment extension could hurt insurersThe latest change fuels fears that the Obama administration will keep changing the rules, Steve Zaharuk says.
February 23, 2015
Elderly Spend Nearly 20% of Income on Health Care: EBRIThe average yearly out-of-pocket cost of health care for seniors 85 and older is $6,603 per household, according to a comprehensive national study.
February 23, 2015
2016 HHS exchange plan applications: Due May 15The federal exchanges aren't adding slots for vision, disability or life insurance.
February 23, 2015
Governors weigh what PPACA ruling could mean for their statesSome are asking if their state-based exchanges can offer premium subsidies to out-of-state residents.
February 23, 2015
California PPACA exchange enrollment plateausEnrollment growth at HealthCare.gov exchanges has ranged from 25 percent to 81 percent.