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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.
Member Survey Data Can Help Insurers Fight the Opioid Crisis
By Katy PalmerThe author says carriers need information they can use to promote use of safer alternatives.
December 18, 2019
New York Life Makes $6.3 Billion Deal for Cigna Group Life and Disability UnitCigna would get cash. New York Life would get a buffer against low interest rates.
December 17, 2019
Health Coverage May Get $348B Spending Bill BoostCadillac plan tax repeal and health insurer tax repeal are part of the 'must pass' FCAA 2020 package.
December 17, 2019
7 (Polite) Life and Annuity Player Whoops of Joy for the Return of the Secure ActA bill life and annuity groups have cherished is now Division O of the must-pass 'Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020.'
December 16, 2019
Big Spending Bill Leaves Out Health Agent Comp Disclosure: Lamar AlexanderThe must-pass bill will include provisions related to generic drug competition and biologic drug competition.
December 16, 2019
HSA Minimum Cash Balances Come With an Unseen PriceThe author wants HSA providers to unshackle the account owners' cash.
December 16, 2019
HealthCare.Gov Pushes Plan Selection Deadline to Early WednesdaySome state exchange programs have also adjusted their signup deadlines.
December 16, 2019
Congress Could Hit Medigap With Bursts of High-Cost EnrolleesThe big House drug cost bill aims to improve supplemental insurance access for people with severe kidney disease.