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.
Health Insurers Face the Rating Analysts
By Allison BellThe companies' earnings increased, but Moody's had been expecting to see more growth.
February 24, 2022
CBO Analyst Tests Single-Payer Health System ConceptsThe analyst predicts that some single-payer systems could hurt people and some could help them.
February 24, 2022
SALT Alternative Takes Shape as Democrats Move Past Biden PlanThe latest state and local tax deduction bill would remove today's $10,000 cap for some taxpayers and raise the limit to $60,000 for others.
February 23, 2022
Duguay to Lead Life Insurers Council BoardThe group represents small and midsize life and health insurers.
February 23, 2022
Great Health Insurers Need Great Customer Service OptionsFor a health plan member, the call center experience is the customer experience.
February 23, 2022
Medicare Advantage Attracts a 63-Senator CoalitionBernie Sanders and Mitch McConnell are missing. Joe Manchin and Susan Collins are both there.
February 22, 2022
Income Protection and Financial PlanningA financial plan without disability insurance is like a boater without a life vest.
February 22, 2022
Coverage for COVID-19 Testing: A Medicare Customer QuestionMedicare was not going to pay for OTC COVID-19 tests, but now it will pay for the tests.