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.
White House Press Secretary Mocks AHIP
By staff WriterWhite House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs called America's Health Insurance Plans the "insurance protection lobby" Monday during a press briefing.
September 22, 2010
The 3 Levels of "Risk Tolerance" in Long Term Care PlanningMost financial service advisors are accustomed to reviewing a portfolio with an eye for whether an investment recommendation will meet the clients risk tolerance. We contend that long term care planning is no different.
September 22, 2010
Affordable Health Insurance and Discounted Medical ProgramsThe health care industry must shoulder some of the burden for creating an affordable solution to the rising expenses of primary health care.
September 22, 2010
Health Care Reform: How to Thrive Instead of Just SurvivingHealth care reform is something we should embrace rather than fighting against. Unfortunately, a lot of insurance professionals put all of their eggs in one basket.
September 22, 2010
PPACA: Obama Meets with State RegulatorsPresident Obama today met with 35 state and territory insurance commissioners and talked about the role they will play in implementing the Affordable Care Act.
September 21, 2010
Medicare Advantage: The Calm Before the StormConsumers who still have access to Medicare Advantage plans will be paying slightly lower rates in the coming year.
September 21, 2010
Pru: Nursing Home Prices JumpThe cost of private nursing home care may have increased about 14% over the past 2 years.
September 21, 2010
PPACA: New Hampshire Asks for Health Exchange CommentsThe New Hampshire Insurance Department is asking for ideas about how a health insurance exchange Navigator program should work.