Description: This article focuses on the actuarial value calculator and the methodology used. It proposes potential future improvements to this model.

Description: Highlights of the 2013 Health Meeting

Description: A closer look at family tier factor rating assumptions, and how well they reflect actual claim cost data.

Description: Update on Affordable Care Act topics, including Section 1332 waivers, Association Health Plans, silver loading and cost sharing reductions.

Description: Comparison of healthcare costs for early retirees versus active workers in the same age band. When adjusted for age, there is not a significant difference in costs between each group.

Description: During the past few years, performance, cost, and risk trends for Medigap products have undergone substantial changes. Some of these trends could ease cost pressures on Medigap insurers, while others might increase them. Part 1 of this Issue Brief article discusses current changing trends and considerations around about how they are impacting Medigap.

Description: Two members of the exam writing/grading committees for Group Health share 10 tips about improving students' chances of passing the CSP and DP exams. In general, students should focus more on reading and understanding the material than on memorizing lists.