CMS Slashes Federal ACA Navigator Funding by 90%
The Trump administration announced last week that it was slashing funding for Affordable Care Act Navigators, which help people sign up for ACA coverage on ... Read more
Health Insurance
Empower Expands Into Consumer-Directed Healthcare Market
As consumers seek greater control over their healthcare decisions, the demand for tax-advantaged healthcare benefit accounts is stronger than ever. With this in mind, Empower ... Read more
Americans Vastly Underestimate Healthcare, LTC Costs in Retirement Planning
Healthcare costs in retirement are severely underestimated, according to a new report by Jackson National Life that uncovers “a notable gap between individuals’ perceptions of ... Read more
2025 Workplace Life, Disability Forecasts Call for Cautious Optimism
Workplace life and disability insurance growth rates in 2025 are expected to return to their historical trends prior to the 2020 pandemic, according to LIMRA ... Read more
19 of 20 Counties with Least Health Insurance Coverage in One State
Of the 20 counties in the U.S. with the lowest health insurance coverage, 19 are in Texas, according to a recent study from SmartAsset ranking 810 U.S. ... Read more
Workplace Supplemental Health Sales Up 10% Through Q3 2024
U.S. workplace supplemental health product sales―accident, critical illness, cancer, hospital indemnity, and other supplemental health insurance products―totaled $543 million in the third quarter, a 6% ... Read more
5 Ways Experts Foresee 2025 as ‘Year of the Modern Insurer’
As carriers continue to step back from markets at the mercy of climate change, the next generation of insurance professionals will step up to lead ... Read more
5 Reasons to Discuss Long-Term Care Options with Clients
The Department of Health and Human Services estimates that 70% of Americans over age 65 will need long-term care (LTC) services within their lifetime. With ... Read more
Americans Largely Keep Same Health Plan During Open Enrollment
An overwhelming majority (91%) of working Americans “strongly agree” or “agree” that when it comes to selecting their health or medical plan each year during ... Read more
Americans in 40s More Open to Long Term Care Planning
More and more people in their 40s are starting to think about, and plan for, long term care than ever before, according to a recent ... Read more
