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.
NAIC to FSOC: So, What Was That About Transparency?
By Arthur D. PostalThe Financial Stability Oversight Council has forbidden John Huff, the insurance regulator who represents the National Association of Insurance Commissioners on the FSOC, from briefing insurance regulators on FSOC activities, NAIC officials say.
February 28, 2011
Financial confidence glass half empty for many Americans 50 and olderA recent AARP survey found that respondents age 50 and older are more likely than their younger counterparts to be pessimistic about their health and their finances.
February 28, 2011
Medicare home health care may soon carry chargeIn contrast to current Medicare policy, the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission has issued a new recommendation that seniors be charged copayments for home health care visits.
February 28, 2011
Axene: California Blue Shield Rates Look Good to MeAn independent actuary says individual health insurance rate increases recently announced by Blue Shield of California appeared to be based on reasonable assumptions and straightforward pricing methods.
February 28, 2011
Do it now: Beating procrastinationWhether it's filing your taxes, paying your bills, cleaning out the garage or getting out of bed to exercise, everyone tends to procrastinate once in a while.
February 28, 2011
CCIIO Plows Ahead on Rate Review Process, CO-OPsThe Center for Consumer Information and Insurance Oversight is asking for public comments on proposed health rate review procedures, and it's also organizing a public Consumer Operated and Oriented Plan Advisory Board meeting.
February 28, 2011
Medicare Part D: Stand-Alone Drug Plan Enrollment Continues to RiseTotal enrollment in stand-alone Medicare Part D prescription drug plans rose 4.5% between 2010 and 2011, to more than 18 million.
February 28, 2011
Mark Bertolini to Lead Aetna BoardMark Bertolini will succeed Ronald Williams as chairman of Aetna Inc. April 8, the company says.