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.
Nippon Life Expands
By Staff WriterAn insurer that has focused on marketing to multinational employers has started offering small group and large group health plans in Texas and South Carolina.
April 13, 2010
Missouri Regulators Eye ScammersThe Missouri Department of Insurance says scam artists are using the federal health reform initiative to try to fool Missouri consumers into buying fake health insurance.
April 13, 2010
Senate Moves Ahead On COBRA Subsidy Extension (CLARIFIED)Senate leaders expect lawmakers to vote Wednesday on H.R. 4851, the Continuing Extension Act of 2010, which would extend the COBRA premium subsidy to April 30.
April 13, 2010
California Spells Out Settlement ProvisionsThe California Department of Insurance has posted education requirements for agents who want to sell life settlements in the state.
April 13, 2010
Older buyers see value in LTCI plans37.2% - Percentage of LTCI buyers who were over 55 when they purchased a policy.
April 13, 2010
Principal Heads To NashvilleA health insurer has opened a new provider network office.
April 13, 2010
Contending with the looming "entitlement crisis"Generational issues will require a three-pronged solution: reduced benefits, private investment and, of course, raised taxes.
April 13, 2010
California Spells Out Settlement ProvisionsThe California Department of Insurance has posted education requirements for agents who want to sell life settlements in the state.