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.
EHealth: Many Workers On The Brink
By Staff WriterFew U.S. consumers with group health coverage have an informed opinion about whether they can afford to stay insured if they lose their jobs.
April 01, 2009
Investors Back Health Consumer FirmDespite the economic turmoil, venture capitalists have supplied a third round of financing for a company that helps health plan members become better care consumers.
April 01, 2009
Nationwide Markets Health PortalsAn insurer that has been expanding its benefits operations has unveiled a new health portal system.
April 01, 2009
Center Adds LTC To Risk AnalysisAdding the projected cost of long term care to retirement risk calculations leads to a significant increase in risk estimates.
April 01, 2009
Bill Would Put LTC On Cafeteria MenuLawmakers have launched a new effort to help consumers pay for long term care insurance through cafeteria plans and flexible spending arrangements.
April 01, 2009
Pallone: Health Bill May Pass SoonCongress hopes to approve health care system reform legislation this year, a key House member says.
April 01, 2009
IRS Posts COBRA AnswersThe Internal Revenue Service has released more advice about how to interpret the new health benefits continuation rules.
April 01, 2009
Rec Benefits Bill Slides Into House - Updated With VoteMembers of the House voted 422-3 Monday to pass a health insurance benefits disclosure bill.