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.
Midwestern Carrier Chooses Health Management Vendor
By Staff WriterWellmark Inc. has hired the Health & Wellness Institute L.L.C. to run on-site and community-based worksite wellness programs for at least 3 years.Wellmark, Des Moines, ...
April 15, 2008
Medica To Run Own Disease Management ProgramA Minnesota health insurer says it will be taking member health improvement efforts in-house.Medica Health Plans, Minnetonka, Minn., says it will replace existing health management ...
April 15, 2008
House Passes Tax Bill With HSA Expense ProvisionMembers of the U.S. House of Representatives today voted 238-179 to pass H.R. 5719, a tax package that could set expense substantiation requirements for health ...
April 15, 2008
House Passes Tax Bill With HSA Expense ProvisionMembers of the U.S. House of Representatives today voted 238-179 to pass H.R. 5719, a tax package that could set expense substantiation requirements for health ...
April 15, 2008
IHC Affiliate Acquires Insurance Producers GroupAmerican Independence Corp. has acquired a 51% stake in a company that sells individual medical insurance and limited-benefit medical plans.American Independence, New York, is getting ...
April 14, 2008
Health insurance scammers returnThey're back . . . health care hucksters who attempt to part your clients from their health-insurance premiums. If the U.S. economy falls into a recession, you'll probably be seeing more, so warn your clients now.In the last wave of health care
April 14, 2008
Dental plan brings affordable coveragePoor oral health has been tied to myriad other health problems, as mouth problems become larger bodywide problems. Seniors especially need to take care of their teeth and gums. To that end, eHealth Companion has introduced eHealth Companion Dental,
April 14, 2008
Genworth enhances LTCI policyLong Term Care Insurance is at the top of many lists as one way to alleviate the strain on Medicare and Medicaid. Genworth Financial Inc. is one company working to get LTCI into the spotlight. Its popular Cornerstone Advantage product has been