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.
Fidelity Updates Retiree Health Forecast
By Staff WriterA 65-year-old couple retiring in 2008 may need about $240,000 to cover medical costs in retirement.
March 25, 2009
Treasury Outlines Overhaul ProposalThe Obama administration's plans to seek authority to take over troubled non-bank financial services companies create "tremendous concerns" for the state regulatory and guaranty fund system, an industry lawyer said today.
March 25, 2009
Background Check Buoys E&O PolicyAn ethics group has come out with an errors and omissions insurance program aimed at "low-risk financial professionals."
March 25, 2009
Groups Sue Over ReimbursementThe American Medical Association and other medical societies are suing another health insurer over allegations that the insurer has used illegal means to hold down rates paid to out-of-network doctors.
March 25, 2009
CHIPRA Update In WorksEmployers and others are desperately seeking advice about how to comply with the new Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act reporting rules.
March 25, 2009
Association Lobbies For Dental BenefitsThe Delta Dental Plans Association is promoting the importance of including dental benefits in health reform efforts.
March 24, 2009
Carrier Increases Coverage FlexibilityAssurant Health is letting insureds who face economic hardship change their coverage options.
March 24, 2009
Firm Offers Diabetes ReviewsHewitt Associates Inc. is rolling out a program that can help employers reduce medical claims costs and other costs linked to diabetes.