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Assessing The Potential Credit Implications For U.S. Health Insurers As Reform Legislation Unfolds Nov 09
Standard & Poors, Nov 2009
Abstract
Judging by the progress of the health care bill now before the U.S. Congress, a significant degree of reform looks increasingly likely--if not inevitable. And, amid the debate over the details, U.S. health insurers are working hard to position themselves as ongoing players in any new system. To this end, many have, in our view, made strong efforts to demonstrate their ability and willingness to assume a vital role in the pursuit of wider access to affordable care. However, uncertainty about reform provisions continues to be a key reason for Standard & Poor's Ratings Services' negative rating outlook on the health insurance industry. (Listen to the related podcast titled, 'How U.S. Health Insurers Could Fare Under Reform,' dated Oct. 21,...
Standard and Poors RatingsXpress Credit Research provides in-depth coverage of international corporates, financial institutions, insurance companies, utilities, sovereigns and structured finance programs. RatingsXpress Credit Research lets users determine the credit rating of holdings and identify key factors underlying an issuer's creditworthiness, distinguishes the different risk exposures for new and existing deals, and provides an understanding of how their analysts interpret key regulatory, political and environmental events and their economic impact.
Research Type: Commentary
Criteria articles describe the thought process and methodology Standard & Poor's analysts use in determining ratings. These commentary pieces discuss both the quantitative (economic and financial) and qualitative (business analysis and caliber of management) aspects of the analysis, as well as legal issues.
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