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.
U.S. Vs. The World
By Allison BellThe United States health care system does better in some rankings than others when compared with other developed country health care systems.
August 19, 2009
House Seeks Insurer DataThe Democratic leaders of the House Energy and Commerce Committee have asked 52 health insurers to provide detailed compensation information and other information by Sept. 4.
August 19, 2009
LTCP training update: The "Own Your Future" campaign and LTCI agentsAmerica's Health Insurance Plans' new ongoing training course for LTCI/LTC partnerships is rolling out! As we have been reporting, in many states the focus is now shifting to ongoing LTCI training
August 18, 2009
Group Policies ReinsuredA large insurer wants to reinsure a majority of the in-force group business written by Shenandoah Life Insurance Company.
August 18, 2009
Who needs long-term care?980,000 -- Number of nursing home residents over 65 who are women. Two-thirds -- Percentage of insurance benefits paid to women. 41% -- Percentage of benefits paid to single women, compared with 12 percent of benefits
August 18, 2009
Firm Friends DoctorsA West Coast firm is trying to use Facebook, a blog and podcasts to get the attention of new physicians.
August 18, 2009
HMOs Lose ShareHigh-deductible health insurance plans, including high-deductible plans that come with health savings accounts or health reimbursement arrangements, are coming on strong in the commercial group plan market.
August 18, 2009
COBRA Enrollment DoublesThe new health benefits continuation subsidy has led to a sharp increase in the percentage of departing workers who take up continuation benefits.