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.
Employers Say 'No' To Extra Costs
By staff WriterMany employers say they will not absorb any additional costs resulting from Federal health care reform.
September 17, 2009
Editor's Blog: Gang Of SixThe Senate centrists who seem to be creating the template for health reform for all of us are fine lawmakers. But where are the city folk?
September 17, 2009
ERISA Exemption SoughtAn arm of the U.S. Department of Labor wants to let a new health plan for General Motors employees invest in General Motors securities.
September 17, 2009
Study: Uninsurance KillsLack of health coverage may contribute to about as many deaths in the United States as kidney disease does, researchers estimate.
September 17, 2009
Baucus Bill May Cut CostsThe health bill proposed Wednesday by Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus might reduce the federal budget deficit by $49 billion over a 10-year period.
September 17, 2009
Alliances: LTC Financial, GuardianLTC Financial Partners L.L.C. has arranged to market long term care educational services and discounted LTC policies to the 7.2 million members of USAA.
September 17, 2009
MetLife Changes DI RatesAn insurer is realigning the prices of its individual disability insurance products.
September 17, 2009
Editor's Blog: Gang Of SixThe Senate centrists who seem to be creating the template for health reform for all of us are fine lawmakers. But where are the city folk?