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.
O'Brien Adds Insurance Practice
By Staff WriterA communications firm has started a unit that will court insurers and insurance distributors.
June 09, 2010
What to Do During the Initial Coverage Election PeriodMedicare enrollment and marketing may be divided into several calendar periods throughout the year (open enrollment, annual election, etc.), but there is a tremendous opportunity year-round for licensed life and health agents who are selling or
June 09, 2010
New York Blues Support Web Care EffortTwo health carriers in New York will be helping plan members consult with in-network doctors through the Internet.
June 09, 2010
Health Insurance Agent Q & A: Working for His ClientsAgent John Davis of Lexington, KY, has seen a lot of changes in his years as a health insurance agent. PPACA
June 09, 2010
FAQ: Underage Medicare Supplement?Is there an open enrollment period to qualify for an underage Medicare supplement? That is, if an individual is on Medicare due to a disability, are they guaranteed issue for a supplement?
June 09, 2010
PPACA: Group Sues To Block Health LawsThe American Center for Law and Justice has gone to court to try to block implementation of the new Affordable Care Act - the legislative package that includes the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
June 09, 2010
Symetra To Offer Unlimited Stop-LossSymetra Life Insurance Company will be helping customers comply with the new federal health system laws by offering unlimited annual and lifetime maximum health plan stop-loss insurance.
June 09, 2010
Problems with Online Insurance Services Could Mean High Costs for InsurersAccording to the results of a new survey, four out of five Americans (83 percent) are likely to resolve any issues they experience when purchasing or processing an insurance claim online by reaching for the phone.