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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.
Senior advocate group okay with health care bill
By Staff WriterIn response to the recent passing of the health care reform bill by the House, senior advocate group the National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare (NCPSSM) published a statement expressing their pleasure with the decision.
December 02, 2009
Griffith Insurance Education Foundation Elects 2010 OfficersJohn Bishop, President and CEO of Motorists Mutual Insurance Company, was recently elected to serve as the 2010 Chairman of the Griffith Insurance Education Foundation's Board of Trustees.
December 02, 2009
Benefits Exec: Compromise Might Be Better For Health InsurersThe Republicans might do better politically if they unite against the Democratic health bills, but health insurers and their customers could come out ahead if the Republicans would make deals, according to Thomas Mangan.
December 02, 2009
Senior advocate group okay with health care billIn response to the recent passing of the health care reform bill by the House, senior advocate group the National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare (NCPSSM) published a statement expressing their pleasure with the decision.
December 01, 2009
Express Scripts Acquires NextRxA pharmacy benefits manager has gone ahead with a previously announced move to scoop up a competitor.
December 01, 2009
Unum Unit Aims Voluntary STD Product At AcademicsColonial Life & Accident Insurance Company has developed a voluntary short-term disability plan especially for teachers, school administrators and other school employees.
December 01, 2009
Employer Group: Why Bother With The Public Option?The American Benefits Council says the country ought to focus on setting up a new health insurance distribution exchange system without taking on the added challenge of creating a government-run health plan.
December 01, 2009
Northwestern Mutual: Americans Continue To Play OstrichFew U.S. workers are prepared for the loss of income that would result if they were to become disabled, according to Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company.