Obamacare plans have reached the edge of a cliff. The U.S. government has shut down because Democrats and Republicans disagree on how much taxpayers should subsidize premiums. Health care is a service ...

Atlas Direct, is offering supplemental insurance for people who use direct primary care and those looking for a limited alternative coverage to pricey Obamacare plans. Atlas Direct launched on ...

On March 29, 2024, the IRS, DOL and HHS (collectively, “the Agencies”) released final regulations implementing new notice requirements for group hospital or other fixed indemnity plans that begin on ...

This post addresses how PPACA will effect fixed indemnity plans. Because so much of the law is still unclear, one specific caveat must be made: this article assumes that all the provisions of PPACA ...

Workplace wellness indemnity programs funded through salary withholding cannot be tax deductible if that money is used for non-medical reimbursement. The Internal Revenue Service announced June 9 that ...

CLEARWATER, FL, UNITED STATES, February 25, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Southern Guaranty Insurance Company (SGIC) is spotlighting its Fixed Indemnity Medical ...

On July 12, 2023, the IRS, DOL and HHS (collectively, “the Agencies”) released proposed regulations that modify the conditions for hospital indemnity and other fixed indemnity insurance to be ...

Over the past century, the proportion of health-care services purchased through insurance—as opposed to directly by patients—has surged, thanks to the exemption of employer-sponsored benefits from ...

When selecting a health insurance plan, there are many questions that you should ask to ensure that the coverage you are purchasing is right for your individual needs. Knowing what questions to ask ...

Les Masterson is a deputy editor and insurance analyst at Forbes Advisor. He has been a journalist, reporter, editor and content creator for more than 25 years. He has covered insurance for a decade, ...