An Indiana infant born with a rare condition that likely would kill him by age 2 will receive a shot at a normal life after an insurance company said it will pay for an experimental procedure that the state’s Medicaid …
Legislation filed by a pair of Republican lawmakers in Arkansas proposes blocking a portion of the health care overhaul that requires people to buy health insurance. Rep.-elect David Meeks and Sen. Denny Altes propose prohibiting any laws or rules that …
U.S. life/health industry’s nine-month net premiums written rose 2.6 percent to $424.2 billion, reflecting the first increase since year-end 2008, according to a new report. In its nine-month financial review of the industry, A.M. Best & Co. reported that admitted …
The Texas Commissioner of Insurance Mike Geeslin has adopted three rules proposed by the Office of Public Insurance Counsel that prohibit discretionary clauses in health, life and disability insurance policies, OPIC announced. Discretionary clauses are contract provisions that provide insurers …
Ohio’s largest city will offer domestic partner benefits to its employees a dozen years after a similar plan was canceled under public pressure. The Columbus City Council has approved health insurance coverage for the gay and unmarried partners of city …
The medical professional liability insurance industry faces new challenges from both health reform and increased competition. A new industry study by Conning Research & Consulting claims that both health care reform and heightened competition will slow growth and profitability for …
Illinois is seeking public comment on the structure, governance and financing of an online insurance exchange. Individuals and small businesses would be able to shop for health coverage through the exchange. The nation’s new health overhaul law requires the exchanges …
An Ingham County Circuit judge has stopped Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan from implementing rate increases as high as 66 percent for some seniors. Tuesday’s preliminary injunction also requires a public meeting be held. The Michigan attorney general’s office …
The Hanover Insurance Group, Inc. has introduced specialized capabilities for three areas of the healthcare industry: durable medical equipment, diagnostic services and homecare services. The new capabilities will protect businesses with up to $15 million in annual revenues, representing nearly …
Any efforts to halt progress on implementing the nation’s healthcare overhaul or to freeze funding are a step in the wrong direction even though some changes are needed, the president of Aetna Inc. told Reuters Wednesday. Republicans, who made gains …
