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.
Genworth Lands Va. LTC Contract
By Staff WriterThe Virginia Retirement System has agreed to use Genworth Financial Inc. to provide long term care insurance for the state's government workers.
November 16, 2009
Employees Embrace Health Savings AccountsWhile it is still too early to tell what the outcome of the health care reform debate in Washington will be, new research provides additional motivation for brokers to continue recommending health savings accounts to their clients.
November 15, 2009
A Christmas CarolYes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus. But no, it's not likely that even the great man is going to be able to bring health care reform legislation to President Obama's desk by Christmas.
November 15, 2009
Health Reform Faces Tough Path In Senate, Despite House VoteWhether health care reform legislation should include a public option--an option opposed by the insurance industry--remains a critical stumbling block as the debate on the legislation moves to the Senate floor in the near future.
November 15, 2009
Employees Embrace Health Savings AccountsWhile it is still too early to tell what the outcome of the health care reform debate in Washington will be, new research provides additional motivation for brokers to continue recommending health savings accounts to their clients.
November 15, 2009
Keeping The Kids SmilingOne of the good deeds insurers and benefits advisors can do this challenging year is to speak up for children's teeth.
November 13, 2009
Tech Bits: Medical Mutual, EHealth, OthersMedical Mutual of Ohio is offering enrollees use of a Quicken Health Expense Tracker system.
November 13, 2009
Smoking Rates SmolderSmoking rates among U.S. adults remained stalled in 2008, halting the nation's efforts to cut tobacco use, a government study reports.