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.
OCIIO Starts Taking Early Retiree Health Apps
By Allison BellThe new Office of Consumer Information and Insurance Oversight says the new Early Retiree Reinsurance Program is open for business.
June 29, 2010
Humana to Sell Caregiver Support PackageA health insurer is marketing subscriptions to a Web information service aimed at caregivers.
June 29, 2010
EBSA Posts Health Program NoticesThe Employee Benefits Security Administration has released three model notices that employers and carriers can use to comply with Affordable Care Act provisions.
June 29, 2010
Illinois: Throw Out Old Discretionary ClausesIllinois insurance regulators say health and disability insurers in the state are continuing to use expired discretionary clauses.
June 29, 2010
Video Explains New Federal Health LawsA benefits technology firm has produced a high-definition video that explains the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and PPACA's sister, the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act.
June 29, 2010
OCIIO Starts Taking Early Retiree Health AppsThe new Office of Consumer Information and Insurance Oversight says the new Early Retiree Reinsurance Program is open for business.
June 29, 2010
Consultants: Individuals Game Mass. Health Insurance SystemSome Massachusetts consumers seem to be buying the health insurance they are required to carry when - and only when - they have health problems.
June 29, 2010
How to ask for referrals throughout the insurance sales cycleAsk the most successful agents their main source of new business, and the resounding answer is: Referrals! There are opportunities to ask for (and get) referrals throughout the sales process.