“The forecast is clear; Americans will face big brutal health care increases this summer on individual marketplace,” said Anthony Wright, executive director of Families USA, during a news conference.
Wellabe has launched a new critical illness insurance product in 14 states to protect the well-being of customers when they suffer from cancer, heart attack, stroke, or other critical illnesses.
Health insurance agents who work in the Affordable Care Act market need to begin working with clients now to help them prepare for new regulations that will impact their eligibility for coverage.
The health benefit landscape is shifting. Here’s what to watch.
Four in 10 workers believe they will need long-term care at some point in their lives while 40% of U.S. households are projected to run out of money in retirement.
The American Academy of Actuaries delved into the factors influencing double-digit proposed premium hikes for next year.
As insurers face new growth pressures and rising consumer expectations, the role of the TPA is evolving.
New Hampshire Governor Kelly Ayotte has signed into law SB 121, which requires any health insurance carrier intending to discontinue coverage in the Granite State, including Medicare Advantage plans, to provide the Insurance Department with at least 90 days’ advance written notice before informing affected consumers.
The 24 million Americans who obtain health insurance through the Affordable Care Act marketplace will have to dig deeper into their pockets for coverage next year.
A recent analysis of 2024 enrollment data identified 2.8 million Americans either enrolled in Medicaid or the Children’s Health Insurance Program in multiple states or simultaneously enrolled in both Medicaid/CHIP and a subsidized Affordable Care Act Exchange plan, according to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
Health plans must prepare now for changes in the way Americans access individual market insurance now that the One Big Beautiful Bill has become law and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services finalized the Marketplace Integrity and Affordability Rule.
Through deeper data access, flexible plan design and a focus on member education, TPAs help employers strike a more sustainable balance between cost and care.
Individual coverage health reimbursement arrangements have remained a hot topic since their inception in 2020, sparking enthusiasm, debate and most importantly, adoption.
Nationwide has completed the acquisition of The Allstate Corporation’s employer stop loss segment for $1.25 billion.
The National Association of Benefits and Insurance Professionals presented the 2025 Harold R. Gordon Memorial Award to James R. Stenger.
How do we effectively reach and engage potential clients while strictly adhering to the complex web of federal regulations?
The court ruled in favor of South Carolina over its effort to defund Planned Parenthood, concluding that individual Medicaid patients cannot sue to enforce their right to pick a medical provider.
Legislative and regulatory changes affecting health plans are happening fast and furious as a new administration reaches its six-month mark.
The missing link in long-term care planning isn’t only about products or strategies, it’s about people’s mindsets.
