eHealth

• Benefits Newswire

  By Kathryn Mayer  |  May 1, 2013

  The Obama administration in February released a proposed rule outlining the standards for navigators who will help consumers shop for health insurance in new exchanges set up by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.

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  Small businesses most concerned about reform

  By Kathryn Mayer  |  April 4, 2013

  Forget the economy. Most small businesses say the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act is their biggest concern.

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  Reform still baffling small businesses

  By Kathryn Mayer  |  March 26, 2013

  Even though it’s been three years since President Obama signed the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act into law, most small business owners say they still don’t get how the law affects them.

• Richer health benefits cost 47 percent more

  By Kathryn Mayer  |  March 25, 2013

  Average monthly premiums for individual health insurance plans are 47 percent higher than average when they cover a comprehensive list of eight health benefits, but they also yield lower deductibles, a new industry report reveals.

• Want a lower premium? Kick bad habits

  By Kathryn Mayer  |  January 4, 2013

  Here’s a good reason to get going on those New Year’s resolutions: Both losing weight and quitting smoking will have a nice effect on your health insurance premium.

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  Eight mistakes to avoid during Medicare enrollment

  By Kathryn Mayer  |  November 20, 2012

  There are only a few more weeks left: Medicare enrollment runs through Dec. 7. Here are eight mistakes to avoid during enrollment.

• Small employers aren't thinking about health reform

  By Kathryn Mayer  |  March 22, 2012

  Most small businesses (85 percent) say they aren’t making changes or long-term plans based on health care reform legislation, according to an eHealth survey of small business owners released today.

• Obese adults pay much higher premiums

  By Kathryn Mayer  |  February 1, 2012

  Obesity has long been a source for health problems, but new data shows the epidemic is also taking a heavy toll on wallets.

• Obese adults pay 23 percent higher premiums

  By Kathryn Mayer  |  December 20, 2011

  Obesity has long been a source for health problems, but new data shows the epidemic is also taking a heavy toll on wallets.

• Average premiums jumped almost 10 percent this year

  By Kathryn Mayer  |  November 2, 2011

  The average premiums and deductibles Americans are paying for their health care increased significantly in the past year, according to a new eHealth report.