insurance policies

Insurers say prior authorization requirements are intended to reduce wasteful and inappropriate health care spending. But they can baffle patients waiting for approval. And doctors say that insurers have yet to follow through on commitments to improve the process.

The Florida House has done its part to make sure life, disability and long term care insurers can’t use a person’s genetic data against them. The bill ,...

People shopping for health insurance under the Affordable Care Act have more options than ever - but one lawmaker is warning that not all plans promise...

Insurance policies that pay a lump sum if workers get cancer or another serious illness are being offered in growing numbers by employers. Companies say…