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Health insurance
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
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Adriene Hill
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.
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.
For public good, not for profit.
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
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Adriene Hill
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.