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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.
Michigan Changes Disability Policy SSDI Clause Rules
By Allison BellDisability insurers in Michigan will be losing the use of some policy clauses that refer to the Social Security Disability Insurance program.
August 03, 2010
What Do Good Karma and LTCI Sales Have in Common?When I think about the things that have brought me money, security, and satisfaction, karma is the first that comes to mind. But what exactly is karma?
August 03, 2010
PPACA: Panel Ponders Initial MLR CalculationsInsurers may feel a bump when they start implementing the new minimum medical loss ratio rules, a regulator says.
August 03, 2010
PPACA: More PCIP Programs Open DoorsPre-exising Condition Insurance Plan programs in Pennsylvania and Washington state are coming online.
August 03, 2010
Andy Griffith to soothe seniors' health care fearsIn a PR push to sell seniors on the Affordable Care Act, 84-year-old Andy Griffith of "Matlock" fame will appear in a television commercial touting the benefits of the new law.
August 03, 2010
Assurant Health introduces supplemental coverage productsAssurant Health, Milwaukee, now offers Assurant Supplemental Coverage products, which provide flexible Accident and Critical Illness Coverage options.
August 03, 2010
PPACA: Panel Ponders Initial MLR CalculationsInsurers may feel a bump when they start implementing the new minimum medical loss ratio rules, a regulator says.
August 03, 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.