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.
Letter to the editor: Out of whose pocket?
By Stephen A. MosesWhen erroneous findings are reported as unanalyzed fact, it is annoying, writes Steve Moses in a letter to the editor of LTC e-Wire. One example he cites is a report by Avalere that 30% of long term care expenses are paid out of pocket.
May 13, 2009
Health Account Users Get AppsCanopy Financial Inc. has come out with Apple iPhone and iPod touch tools for holders of health savings accounts and other health accounts.
May 13, 2009
Letter to the editor: Carrier stability in questionLong term care producers are concerned with the stability of major carriers in the LTC market, points out Cal DesVoigne in his letter to the editor of LTC e-Wire.
May 12, 2009
Obama Floats Trial BalloonsOffice of Management and Budget officials have salted the latest edition of Analytical Perspectives with many ideas for increasing tax revenue and cutting tax expenditures.
May 12, 2009
Health Tax Break Draws FireSen. Max Baucus and several witnesses talked today about the possibility of Congress limiting the current federal income tax exclusion for group health coverage.
May 12, 2009
HSA Plans Take OffEnrollment in high-deductible health plans that are compatible with health savings accounts has increased 31% in the past year, to 8 million.
May 12, 2009
Panel Eyes LTC RatesThe Accident and Health Working Group is considering a long term care insurance rate increase survey draft.
May 12, 2009
Guardian Adds Wellness ToolsA health insurer is offering new information sources and testing services along with major medical plans.