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.
PPACA: McCollum Keeps Repeal Suit Alive
By Allison BellU.S. District Court Judge Roger Vinson appears to be inclined to let plaintiffs move ahead with a suit arguing that the Affordable Care Act package violates states' Constitutional rights.
September 14, 2010
PPACA: McCollum Keeps Repeal Suit AliveU.S. District Court Judge Roger Vinson appears to be inclined to let plaintiffs move ahead with a suit arguing that the Affordable Care Act package violates states' Constitutional rights.
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
The Health Reform Debate Rages On: A Look at Both Sides of the IssueSince before the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) was passed, the Democrats and Republicans have been hashing out the details and arguing over which or their sides has it right.
September 14, 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 14, 2010
Health Care Reform Brings Changes and Opportunities for Small Group AgentsWhen President Obama signed the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act into law on March 23, 2010, big changes for insurance agencies began to take shape.
September 13, 2010
Broker Acquires Health NavigatorsOvation Benefits Group L.L.C. has scooped up a health risk management firm.
September 13, 2010
PPACA: NAIC Releases Model DraftsThe National Association of Insurance Commissioners has posted draft model language for health coverage provisions concerning preventive services, rescissions and lifetime and annual benefits limits.