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.
Calif. Blue Shield Agrees to Independent Rate Reviews
By Allison BellBlue Shield of California says it will send its rate increase requests out for independent actuarial rate review.
January 13, 2011
PPACA, State-by-State: A Q&A with Oregon Insurance Administrator Teresa MillerAs part of a regular series featuring interviews with state regulators, Miller discusses her state's challenges and hopes when it comes to health care reform
January 12, 2011
FAQ: Medicare and Senior DesignationsCan I have "Senior Health Insurance Consultant" written on my business cards?
January 12, 2011
The Year Ahead: Optimism is Back (with Asterisks)Good management, a relatively stable economy, and recovery in the financial markets could make 2011 a good year for U.S. life insurers, Fitch Ratings analysts say.
January 12, 2011
NAHU Speaks Up for Health Care RepealThe House could hold a vote on H.R. 2, the Repeal the Job Killing Health Care Law Act bill, as early as next week, and the National Association of Health Underwriters is reminding lawmakers of producers' strong support for the repeal bill.
January 12, 2011
Calif. Asks Health Insurers to Slow Increase RequestsDave Jones, the new California insurance commissioners, is asking big carriers to refrain from increasing premiums for at least 60 days after the effective dates of their most recent rate filings.
January 12, 2011
What is the Future of Group Insurance?Many experts believe that the days of group or employer-sponsored health insurance are numbered. Whether it was an intended or unintended consequence, some of the provisions in the bill could certainly lead you to that conclusion.
January 12, 2011
Benefits Cost Versus Value: The New MathEmployee benefits competition has traditionally been defined by cost - all things being equal, the most affordable provider usually got the enrollment.