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.
10 Most Expensive States for C-Section Births
By Allison BellIn some places, the cost of coming into this world is enough to make a baby cry, even more.
June 03, 2024
Bill to Cap Out-of-Pocket Medicare Costs ReturnsThe bill would limit annual costs to an inflation-adjusted $6,700 and create a plan for all ages.
June 03, 2024
Medicare Plan Pay Confusion Could Wreck 2025 Enrollment, Lawsuits WarnDistributors say they need certainty by July to make agent hiring, marketing and advertising decisions.
May 24, 2024
Medicare's Role In Supporting Senior Mental Health NeedsMedicare can cover counseling and prescription drugs as well as inpatient care.
May 24, 2024
New Health Insurance Suit Could Affect DOL Fiduciary Rule LitigationThe plaintiffs are questioning how well officials considered objections and analyzed the regulations' impact.
May 23, 2024
Jeff Smedsrud Starts Supplemental Health FirmFlex Benefits offers accident insurance, critical illness insurance and other gap fillers.
May 16, 2024
How to Talk to Clients About Disability Insurance PlanningIt's a tough discussion but can include topics like income protection and cash flow, which are often top-of-mind for many individuals.
May 16, 2024
Fight Against Future Supergerms Heats UpDrug-resistant infections already kill 35,000 Americans per year, and antibiotics are expensive to develop.