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.
PricewaterhouseCoopers Finds Deductibles Rising
By staff WriterEmployer health costs may go up about 9% in 2011, and the typical deductible will be $400 or more.
June 14, 2010
Illinois Posts Compliance Filing DirectionsThe Illinois Department of Insurance has established a format for health carriers to use when they submit Affordable Care Act compliance filings.
June 14, 2010
HealthPrize To Test, Run Health Incentive ProgramsA New England health technology industry veteran has started a patient coaching software company.
June 14, 2010
Would Your Clients Do Better with Longer Benefit Periods and Lower Payouts?Should you sell long term care insurance with higher daily/monthly benefits and shorter benefit
June 11, 2010
Disability Insurance Specialist Signs CBPDIS, San Diego, helps insurance brokerage firms and producers sell disability insurance.
June 11, 2010
Web Bits: American Well, TIAA-CREF, LincolnAmerican Well Corp. is creating a Web-based health care delivery system for the biggest U.S. health insurer.
June 11, 2010
Consumers Worry Over Health Reform's Costs: DeloitteA survey found that many consumers are worried about changes to their current health insurance plans and the cost of insurance under the new Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
June 11, 2010
Disability Insurance Specialist Signs CBPDIS, San Diego, helps insurance brokerage firms and producers sell disability insurance.