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.
Towers, Watson To Merge
By Ryan O'hanlonTwo large, multinational consulting firms with major benefits operations have announced a $3.5 billion merger.
June 25, 2009
EBRI Finds Discontent With Health SystemFew Americans rate their nation's health care system very highly.
June 25, 2009
College Grads Value Health Insurance: StudyMost new college graduates value having health insurance, according to a new survey.
June 25, 2009
Scam alert: Where's Dateline now?"Scammers try to take advantage of senior citizens." A true statement, unfortunately, and one we've all seen far too often in the media. But, have you seen a headline like this one before: "Scammers target insurance
June 24, 2009
Underwriters Blast Public Health PlanTrade groups representing health insurance underwriters warned Senators Tuesday that inclusion of a public plan in any health care reform legislation would have "devastating consequences" on the private healthcare delivery system.
June 24, 2009
Report Looks At Home Equity In RetirementA new report calls for a broader approach to help older Americans use their home as an asset to help deal with the growing uncertainties of retirement.
June 24, 2009
EBRI Finds Discontent With Health SystemFew Americans rate their nation's health care system very highly.
June 23, 2009
Who's buying long term care insurance?66% -- Percentage of long term care insurance purchasers who are women.