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Released: August 18, 2011
New rules would let consumers compare health insurance plans
Source: N.C. Aizenman, Washington Post (Free Registration)
What would your health insurance cover if you got pregnant? How much could you expect to pay out of pocket if you needed treatment for diabetes? How do your plan’s benefits compare with another company’s? Starting as soon as March, consumers could have a better handle on such questions, under new rules aimed at decoding the fine print of health insurance plans. Regulations proposed by the Obama administration on Wednesday would require all private health insurance plans to provide current and prospective customers a brief, standardized summary of policy costs and benefits.Read Full Article: New rules would let consumers compare health insurance plans
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