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.
Retirees Face $1M Lifetime Health Care Price Tag in Future Dollars
By Kristen SmithbergMedical inflation is projected at nearly 6% annually, outpacing income growth, a new study finds.
February 03, 2026
President Signs $1.2T Spending Package, Promotes Drug Pricing ShiftA separate Homeland Security funding bill fight could create new dealmaking opportunities.
February 03, 2026
Congress Sends Trump $1.2T Spending Package With SEC Funding, Medicare ProvisionsThe Medicare provisions could eventually help clients use their favorite pharmacies and pay for Apple Watch devices.
January 30, 2026
How Medicare Enrollment, Drug Costs and Plans Have ChangedAny advisor working with people over 65 needs to understand what's happening.
January 30, 2026
Debate: Should HSA Rules Be Tightened?Currently, once the account owner reaches age 65, there's penalty-free access for any purpose.
January 29, 2026
5 Medicare Advantage Crisis Points for Retirement AdvisorsThe supply of plans might be stable in 2027, but a new federal notice suggests it might not.
January 29, 2026
Americans Are More Worried About Health-Care Costs Than Gas or GroceriesMore than four in 10 voters plan to cast ballots with their health insurance bills top of mind this November, a KFF report finds.
January 27, 2026
Medicare Advantage Managers Propose 0.09% Plan Pay Hike for 2027A UnitedHealth executive said the proposal "simply doesn't reflect the reality of medical utilization and cost trends."