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.
Many Americans Skip Health Care Over Cost: Study
By staff WriterA survey of more than 4,000 American adults by the Deloitte Center for Health Solutions found 20% of Americans chose not to seek medical care for a recent illness or injury, and of these, 40% said cost was the main factor.
August 19, 2010
Agency to Study Return-to-Work OptionsThe Social Security Administration is preparing to conduct a study on efforts to help people with serious disabilities get and keep jobs.
August 19, 2010
Who Has Dental Insurance?An analysis of private dental insurance holders younger than age 65
August 19, 2010
Who Has Dental Insurance?An analysis of private dental insurance holders younger than age 65
August 19, 2010
Hewitt: Many Workers Take COBRAThe percentage of eligible departing workers who choose to pay for health coverage continuation benefits is staying high despite the expiration of a temporary federal subsidy.
August 19, 2010
Study: Small Firms Unsure of Health Plan Grandfather RulesMicro-businesses and the self-employed are uncertain that their existing health care plan will meet the new rules under health care reform, according to a new survey.