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.
Deferred Income Annuities: Latest Research on Benefits, Laws
By Melanie Waddell | Bernice NapachMeanwhile, Medicare updates its surcharges for 2020, bringing mixed news to retirees.
October 25, 2019
Producer Recruiting Slump Nips Aflac's U.S. SalesThe company wants to expand sales of true group life and disability, as well as dental and vision.
October 25, 2019
Group Health Cases Are Stickier: Anthem ExecsThe insurer says fully insured commercial pricing continues to be rational.
October 25, 2019
Here's Why Interest Rates Made Supporting Annuities Trickier for Ameriprise This SummerIn September, 10-year Treasuries were paying less than half of what they were paying at the start of the year.
October 24, 2019
What Do Americans Want in Health Insurance?A survey by Insurancequotes.com found most people want a mix of public and private, while 43% believe Medicare will go bust.
October 24, 2019
Agents Beat Nonprofit Navigators: HealthCare.gov BossSeema Verma also talked about what would happen if a court strikes down the Affordable Care Act.
October 24, 2019
Some Employers Are Setting Up ICHRA Programs: Take Command HealthThe HRA support services firm says many employers are asking about the cash-for-coverage concept.
October 23, 2019
Advisors' Advice: How to Plan for Health Care Costs in RetirementThis is one of the most difficult challenges for advisors and their clients.