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.
Worksite LTCI: How technology can help you close the sale
By Phyllis SheltonThose of you who have attended my training know how strongly I feel about using a visual so the client can hear the information and see it.
September 15, 2010
Medicare PDP Premiums Rising, Plan Options FallingKaiser reviewed changes in drug coverage and costs since 2006, and found that premiums for PDPs rose, plan availability fell, and most enrollees have a coverage gap.
September 15, 2010
Health Reform Does Not Increase Confidence in Health Care SystemAmericans aren't happy with the health care system.
September 15, 2010
Johanns, Nelson Healthcare Law Amendments on 1099 FailA provision of the health care reform legislation that requires businesses and nonprofits to file 1099 forms with the IRS for all payments of $600 or more to a single vendor has been debated sin
September 14, 2010
SSDI: Application Flood EasesIncreases in Social Security Disability Insurance application rates appear to be moderating.
September 14, 2010
Public Understanding Is Poor on Health Care Reform: NAICIn August, NAIC conducted a phone survey to evaluate the awareness of the public on the provisions of the new health care reform law.
September 14, 2010
Aon: Health Account Plan Costs to Rise FasterPreferred provider organization plan cost trends are about what they were a year ago, but cost trends for plans that incorporate individual health accounts seem to be somewhat higher.
September 14, 2010
H.R. 5297: Senate Nixes 1099 FixThe Senate today cleared the way for H.R. 5297, the Small Business Jobs Act bill, to reach the floor without changing a provision that could greatly expand Form 1099 reporting requirements.