Health insurance premiums are trending upward due to instability in the marketplace, a panel of experts said.
For years, individual coverage health reimbursement arrangements were framed as a fallback solution for small employers who couldn’t swing traditional group coverage.
More than 40% of employees experienced burnout when a coworker’s leave period extended beyond eight weeks.
On July 31, the Trump administration called on drug manufacturers to lower prescription drug prices in the U.S. to “most favored nation” – or MFN – pricing, the lowest cost paid for the same medications in other countries.
Nine out of 10 of those currently sponsoring group health plans worry they won’t be able to afford it within three years.
For the second consecutive year, employers found their health care costs were higher than projected, with increases in 2023 and 2024 and forecasted increase of 8% for 2025 and 9% for 2026.
After you’ve crossed each of these tasks off your AEP prep checklist, you’ll have everything in place to make the most of this year’s annual enrollment period.
Congress is on recess after passing the “big beautiful bill” in early July, but a few health and retirement related issues are expected to come before lawmakers when they get back to work in September.
Industry data on long-term care insurance hasn’t been updated since 2006, so three industry organizations are launching a study on the LTCi industry experience.
Public policy as well as market forces shape the individual and small-group health insurance marketplace and drive the cost of premiums.
Financial stress remains high among U.S. workers, according to the latest research from The Hartford.
“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.
