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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.
Start Planning Now for Long-Term Care Awareness Month
By Honey LeveenIt's time to plan your 2011 observance of National Long-Term Care Awareness Month (LTCAM).
January 25, 2011
Benmosche May Retire from AIG in 2012American International Group Inc. President Robert Benmosche says he believes he will be healthy enough to devote his current level of commitment and energy to AIG over the next 12 to 18 months.
January 25, 2011
California Commissioner Wins Approval for MLR RuleThe California Office of Administrative Law is letting California Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones apply an 80% minimum medical loss ratio requirement to the individual health insurance market.
January 25, 2011
MetLife: PPACA Draws Eyes to Nonmedical BenefitsAbout 10% of employers with fewer than 500 workers and about 20% of larger employers say they may reduce spending on nonmedical group benefits as a result of the Affordable Care Act.
January 25, 2011
Kaiser: Support for Defunding PPACA ModestMany U.S. adults who support repealing the Affordable Care Act are leery of the idea of withholding implementation funding if the act remains in place.
January 25, 2011
Aflac Tweaks Voluntary Dental DesignAflac Inc. is increasing age limits for workers and dependents who can get dental coverage through its voluntary dental plans.
January 25, 2011
The State of the Union 2011Health and retirement policy specialists say the future state of the union could be grim if the United States fails to understand and fund the benefits promised by government agencies and private employers.
January 25, 2011
Jack LaLanne tribute: An inspiring story for seniors and advisorsJack LaLanne, America's first health and fitness guru, died Sunday, Jan. 23, at the age of 96. When I read the article scroll across the newsfeed, it caught me off guard. Usually, when someone dies in their 90s, it's no surprise.