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.
House Passes H.R. 3962; Focus Shifts To Senate
By Allison BellMembers of the U.S. House of Representatives voted 220-215 Saturday to pass H.R. 3962, the Affordable Health Care for America Act bill.
November 05, 2009
Petersen Adds Disability Survivorship BenefitA broker that sets up high-end income protection programs is extending the range of program benefits.
November 05, 2009
Sam's Blog: Sorry, Republicans - You're Too LateThe Republicans wish they could do something about those health bills. And maybe they could, NU P&C Editor In Chief Sam Friedman says, if only they had come out with a serious alternative a few weeks ago.
November 05, 2009
AIA: New Health Bill Antitrust Provision May Be A TrapAn antitrust provision added to H.R. 3962 earlier this week looks harmless, but it could cause big problems.
November 05, 2009
CBO Analyzes GOP Health ProposalThe House Republican health proposal might cut the federal budget deficit by $68 billion over 10 years, but it might not increase the percentage of U.S. residents who have health coverage.
November 05, 2009
Aetna Faces Tricare ChallengeThe U.S. Department of Defense is taking a second look at the North Region Managed Care Support contract award.
November 05, 2009
AmWINS To Manage Dialysis CareA benefits firm has introduced a program that can help self-insured group health plans get a 50% discount on kidney dialysis services.
November 05, 2009
Companion Life Offers Dental Tourism OptionsCompanion Life Insurance Company now can help dental policyholders get discounted dental care at English-speaking dental clinics in Costa Rica.