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.
H.R. 5297: Senate Nixes 1099 Fix
By Arthur D. PostalThe 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.
September 10, 2010
Editor's Blog: Planned ObsolescenceBill Coffin points out that one person's reform may be another's headache.
September 10, 2010
PPACA: Mixing It UpRegulators have to figure out how to handle health carriers that offer more than one type of health plan when they implement the new minimum medical loss ratio rules.
September 10, 2010
Sebelius to AHIP: Enough with the Letters, AlreadyU.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius says the Obama administration will take action if health insurers continue to blame 2011 rate hikes on the Affordable Care Act.
September 10, 2010
Editor's Blog: Planned ObsolescenceBill Coffin points out that one person's reform may be another's headache.
September 10, 2010
Fla. Stats Reveal Zombie CarriersMany Florida health insurers cover fewer than 5 people in Florida.
September 10, 2010
AALTCI Courts ConsumersThe American Association for Long Term Care Insurance is placing an 8-page consumer guide in the November issue of Kiplinger's Personal Finance magazine.
September 10, 2010
Mini-Med Plans: Noose Now a Little LooseSellers of limited-benefit medical plans say they need more flexibility from the Office of Consumer Information and Insurance Oversight.