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October 31, 2006
Skyrocketing Health Insurance Cost
PORTLAND - A new study says health care premiums in Oregon have risen nearly six times faster than earnings since 2000. Consumer health groups Families USA found that health care premiums for insurance provided through an employer rose 82 percent during the six-year
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Posted by Ken at 12:46 PM
America's Health Insurance Plans To Announce Proposal To Provide Health Care Coverage For All Uninsured U.S. Res.
tsAmerica's Health Insurance Plans on Wednesday said it will announce a plan next month to provide health care coverage to all uninsured U.S. residents, CQ Today reports. According to AHIP President and CEO Karen Ignagni, the plan -- expected to be introduced Nov. 13 -- would involve private sector and government cooperation but would not necessarily mandate a new federal agency. [click link for
Posted by Murray at 10:15 AM
Up to 1,000 Utahns offered help with health insurance costs
Posted: 11:19 AM- Working Utahns who struggle to afford their employer's health plans may be entitled to discounted premiums under a program unveiled Monday by the Utah Health Department. The program, Utah's Premium Partnership for Health Insurance (UPP), aims to reduce the state's swelling ranks of uninsured by zeroing in on an estimated 45,400 Utah adults who work full time and could be
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Posted by Doug at 08:04 AM
October 30, 2006
ICICI Prudential launches health insurance for diabetics
ICICI Prudential Life Insurance, India's No. 1 private life insurer, has announced the launch of the world's first critical illness insurance especially meant for people with type 2 diabetes. The product is christened as 'diabetes
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Posted by Alex at 11:45 AM
American Community Introduces Affordable Health Insurance Options for Illinois, Iowa, Missouri and Nebraska
(PRWEB) October 30, 2006 -- American Community Mutual Insurance Company has introduced two new consumer-choice health insurance plans for employer groups, families and individuals in Illinois, Iowa, Missouri and
Posted by Guido at 10:29 AM
October 29, 2006
"Roughly 49 million Americans do not have health insurance. What, if anything, should be done?"
I have consistently worked for new and innovative ways to control health care costs while still ensuring quality health services for Americans. I introduced legislation to increase the amount individuals and their employers can contribute to their Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) each year. More than 30 percent of individuals who have signed up for HSAs were previously uninsured, and over 40
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Posted by Ryan at 04:51 PM
October 28, 2006
52% Of U.S. Adults Are Dissatisfied With Health Insurance Costs, Study Finds
Fifty-two percent of U.S. adults are dissatisfied with health insurance costs, compared with 33% in 2005, according to the ninth annual Health Confidence Survey released on Tuesday by the Employee Benefit Research Institute, the Los Angeles Times reports. [click link for full
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Posted by Richard at 10:12 AM
Team unveils health insurance alternative
BANGOR - The Maine State Chamber of Commerce teamed up with the state s largest health insurance provider on Thursday to announce the rollout of a new product and a new purchasing group aimed at making it easier for small businesses to insure their
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Posted by Murray at 09:55 AM
