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Mental health coverage rules could change business of therapy

Nov 8, 2013
New federal rules requiring most health insurers to cover mental health and addiction could mean a flood of money to clinics and rehab centers.

Actually, Obamacare will force some of you to change plans

Oct 30, 2013
2 to 3 percent of people who currently purchase their own insurance will need to switch to a new plan.

Modifying behavior with financial incentives

Oct 18, 2013
Employers are rolling out benefit programs that create financial incentives for healthier habits. But does it work?

The rise of the small insurer

Oct 1, 2013
Several of the largest health insurers are sitting out Obamacare exchanges. It's created an opportunity for smaller insurance companies.

Sticker prices for health insurance exchanges out today

Sep 25, 2013
Starting next week, federally run exchanges set up under the Affordable Care Act will officially roll out in 36 states. And we now have our first detailed look at the prices.
Brenda Major (L), who said she had a pre-existing condition that made it impossible to find insurance that would cover her until the Affordable Care Act, is examined by Dr. Fernanda Mercade during a routine checkup at the Jessie Trice Center for Community Health clinic on March 22, 2012 in Miami, Fla. Prices for Obama's health exchange packages are out today.
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Walgreens sends employees to shop for health insurance

Sep 18, 2013
The giant drug store chain says it will become one of the largest employers to revamp its employer-sponsored health coverage.

How to negotiate your health care bills

Sep 13, 2013
A few options if you find yourself on the bad end of a medical emergency with no way to pay for it.

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What to expect when health insurance exchanges open

Sep 13, 2013
October 1st is the big day for the Affordable Care Act's health care exchanges, as they'll open their doors to the first enrollees. What can consumers expect?

Handling end-of-life health care

Sep 13, 2013
In the last two years of life, health care costs can soar. In fact, the last two year eat up more than a quarter of Medicare's spending. What can you do to prepare?

Companies push retirees into the private market

Sep 9, 2013
IBM is the latest corporation moving to pay retirees an annual sum they can use to buy insurance through a private exchange.