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.
Disability Insurance Underwriting Made Simple
By Jamie K. FleischnerAnyone familiar with disability insurance knows it can be a headache to underwrite a case. But there is a program that sidesteps the headaches of a fully underwritten case and may help bring DI back: simplified underwriting.
August 04, 2010
A Quick and Easy Guide to the PPACA's Key Changes to MedicareWhen the health care reform legislation was passed, there were several provisions included which affected Medicare laws.
August 04, 2010
Conning: Surviving Insurer-Bank Combos May Be StrongerInsurance-banking combination strategies born since the recession started may have a greater chance of success than older combination efforts.
August 04, 2010
PPACA: Words, Words, WordsComing up with a clear definition of "out of pocket limit" is a tough one, and the term can be difficult for consumers to understand, a regulator says.
August 04, 2010
Seniors in need of "Straight Talk"The National Council on Aging is launching a campaign to combat misinformation regarding the Affordable Care Act called "Straight Talk for Seniors on Health Reform."
August 04, 2010
There's a limitA recent Gallup Poll asked Americans to indicate their confidence in 16 institutions. 76% of those surveyed expressed great confidence in our military.
August 04, 2010
GAO Finds Gaps in Medicaid Rate OversightThe Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has been inconsistent in reviewing states' Medicaid managed care rates, according to the U.S. Government Accountability Office.
August 04, 2010
PPACA: Missouri Voters Pan PlanMissouri residents voted Tuesday to reject health insurance purchase mandates.