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.
Obama Presses For Healthcare Reform
By Arthur D. PostalPresident Obama today launched the end game on healthcare reform legislation, saying he wants a vote on the bill in Congress by the end of the month.
March 03, 2010
Irreconcilable differencesWatching the televised health care discussion at Blair House last week, I couldn't help but think of the 1984 movie "Irreconcilable Differences."
March 03, 2010
Lincoln Financial Group enhances group short-term disability benefitsThe Group Protection segment of Lincoln National Corporation, Philadelphia, has announced the enhancement of its group short-term disability products.
March 03, 2010
FAQ: Cost of Medicare AdvantageApproximately how much (percent and real dollars) does Medicare Advantage cost the federal government versus original Medicare?
March 03, 2010
Do You Like Health Reform? Check Yes or NoWhen I hear that Congress is simply being told to pick "yes" or "no" on health reform, I can't help but think of school children passing notes - Do you like me? Check one box - Yes or No.
March 03, 2010
Senate Restores COBRA ProvisionThe U.S. Senate finally passed legislation Tuesday night restoring eligibility for 30 days to a provision that allows laid-off people to receive unemployment insurance and COBRA health insurance benefits through December 31, 2010.
March 03, 2010
Obama Tells Lawmakers to Finish Healthcare ReformAsks Congress to schedule a vote in a few weeks
March 03, 2010
Helping Members Find the Best MAPD PlanSome of your Medicare members have been with the same health plan for many years. How can you be sure your clients enrolled in Medicare Advantage Prescription Drug Plans (MAPD) have selected the plan that best meets their financial and health care needs?