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.
CMS Announces Drug Program Bidding Results
By Arthur D. PostalMedicare Part D prescription drug plan bidding cut the 2012 national average monthly bid amount.
August 03, 2011
Gallagher Makes Arkansas Benefits DealArthur J. Gallagher & Company has acquired Group Benefits of Arkansas L.L.C.
August 03, 2011
Colonial Life: Benefits Crystal Ball Half FullThree types of benefit plan changes could be on the horizon at about half of large and midsize U.S. employers.
August 03, 2011
HSAs Defy Great RecessionThe number of health savings accounts (HSAs) - and the average amount of contributions per account - increased between 2008 and 2009.
August 03, 2011
Caregivers to elderly see major time commitmentThe vast majority of Americans providing long-term care to seniors are caring for their parents, according to a new Gallup poll.
August 03, 2011
Prescription for loneliness? Take a tabletGE Healthcare's Home Health Division and Intel's Digital Health Group have created a computer program intended to allow seniors to socialize online.
August 03, 2011
Study: Medicare Part D saves moneyMedicare Part D is saving the government $12 billion per year by keeping seniors out of hospitals and nursing homes.
August 03, 2011
Study: Medicare Part D saves moneyMedicare Part D is saving the government $12 billion per year by keeping seniors out of hospitals and nursing homes.