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.
Common ground: The essence of true leadership
By Elana Ashanti JeffersonWhat I find discouraging about this point in American history is how sour every debate seems to become, including those around regulations that will have far-reaching impacts on insurance and finance.
March 01, 2017
Democrat asks for CMS pick's views on MedicareRepublican hearing no-shows slowed Senate Finance efforts to approve Seema Verma.
March 01, 2017
Typical long-term care claims are for home care, group saysAALTCI say 54 percent of new 2016 claims for private LTCI benefits were for home care services.
March 01, 2017
Trump backs health tax credits that have split RepublicansFreedom Caucus and Republican Study Committee leaders fear creating a new entitlement.
March 01, 2017
Losses mount for ACA startup Oscar as repeal loomsIn New York, the company is trying to improve performance by narrowing its provider network.
February 28, 2017
Insights from a seasoned long-term care insurance agentThis is Part Two of the ShiftShapers Podcast Series featuring LTCI expert Bill Dyess. Here, the insurance industry veteran talks hybrid product suitability, inflation riders and more.
February 28, 2017
GOP ACA revamp might increase insurer supportA leaked proposal suggests benefits package cuts could help pay high-risk enrollees' claims.
February 28, 2017
IRS lifts March 13 notice deadline for new HRA programThe actual notice deadline will be at least 90 days after QSEHRA guidance comes out, officials say.