In the past year, 20 percent of employees added a new voluntary coverage through their employer

As employers face rising medical costs, brokers brace for a hit on their group benefits revenue. Meanwhile, Congress is taking a critical look at hundreds of health plans that have been able to dodge a new federal requirement.

Last week, opposition resonated from a number of groups that want Congress to change the new federal law, and allow over-the-counter drugs to be purchased with money from flexible spending accounts.

The U.S. stands out for the most negative insurance-related experiences, according to the report.

The National Association of Insurance Commissioners announced last week it has established a new task force to examine and address potential adverse impacts on the role of health insurance agents and brokers that stem from new health reform laws.

people with consumer-driven health plans and high-deductible health plans are more likely than those with traditional coverage to think the new law will affect them personally

Industry groups will seek Congressional intervention to change MLR rules on agent compensation.

The Department of Health and Human Services announced Monday it has issued long-awaited final regulations on the medical loss ratio provision of the Affordable Care Act.