Description: This article describes Medicare Supplement and short-term care products in more detail, and we compare their risk profiles. We explore the concept that these two products—when offered together—may provide a complementary hedge of certain policyholder behavior risks.

Description: The article documents the efficacy of infra-low frequency neurofeedback regarding how it improves patient no show rates, decreases mental health symptoms by 40% or more, and self-harm and suicidal ideations.

Description: This article provides an overview of critical illness insurance: history, product description, and the three primary ways to offer critical illness coverage in the United States. This article also contains an illustration of an issue age premium rate calculation, as well as product features and rating applications specific to the various types of critical illness coverage.

Description: Leadership Interview with CMS Chief Actuary, Paul Spitalnic

Description: Joe Wurzburger, Staff Fellow at the SOA, shares his views and insights about the health care industry in general and the Health Section's role in particular.

Description: Editor's Column by Jeffrey D. Miller from Health Section News, April 2000, Issue No. 37.

Description: Health Care in Ireland public care, private insurance, risk adjustment Issue No. 39.

Description: Praise and critisicm of ERISA. Items affecting ERISA The Patient Access to Responsible Care Act of 1997 PARCA, Consumer Bill of Rights, Expansion of Portability and Health Insurance Coverage Act of 1997 EPHIC. Issue No. 35.

Description: Chairperson’s Corner by Daniel L. Wolak from Health Section News, January 2002, Issue No. 42.

Description: Pricing small group medical coverage under reform laws using debit manual and risk factors. Issue No. 45.