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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.
Insurers Will Cover Children
By Arthur D. PostalThe health insurance industry has agreed to comply with a provision of the health care reform law requiring them to provide insurance to children with pre-existing medical conditions within 6 months.
March 31, 2010
Sauce for the goosedIf the new health care law signed by President Obama is as wonderful as supporters would have you believe, why doesn't it apply to everyone in the government?
March 31, 2010
The boomer bus is off the cliffYou can help restore boomers' attitudes about their financial health.
March 31, 2010
Health alert: New study examines muscular strength and Alzheimer'sHaving stronger muscles correlates to a reduced Alzheimer's risk, according to a new study conducted by researchers at Rush Alzheimer's Disease Center in Chicago.
March 31, 2010
Everybody's angry ... about health careThat most famous face of the medical profession, Dr. Phil, is known for his down-home philosophies.
March 31, 2010
Insurers Will Cover ChildrenThe health insurance industry has agreed to comply with a provision of the health care reform law requiring them to provide insurance to children with pre-existing medical conditions within 6 months.
March 31, 2010
Do Active Clients Make for Better Decision-Makers?A recent study by Hewitt Associates found 45 percent of employees actively chose their benefits for 2010 instead of simply defaulting to the same coverage they had previously or taking no coverage at all.
March 31, 2010
More Employees Weigh Benefits: HewittA study by Hewitt Associates finds 45% of employees actively chose their benefits for 2010 instead of simply defaulting into the same coverage they had previously or taking no coverage at all.