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November 30, 2006

GOP now backing parity for mental health insurance

Ohio Republican legislative leaders, reversing more than 15 years of opposition, said yesterday that they are ready to pass a bill requiring health-insurance plans to offer the same coverage for mental illnesses as they do for physical

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Posted by Michael at 01:52 PM

Ghana: Don't Undermine Kassena-Nankana Mutual Health Insurance Scheme

THE KASSENA District Chief (DCE), Mr. Emmanuel Chegeweh has warned that anybody caught undermining the success of the Kassena-Nankana Mutual Health Insurance Scheme would be made to face the full rigours of the

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Posted by Perry at 10:32 AM

November 29, 2006

ASUU to form committee to implement mandatory health-insurance policy

Student government leaders are forming a committee to discuss ways to implement the mandate that all U students have health insurance. Last year, the Senate and General Assembly of the Associated Students of the University of Utah passed a resolution that all students must present proof of health insurance to register for

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Posted by Tom at 04:58 PM

Committee contests single health insurance

Opponents of a proposal to introduce a single health insurance company have warned of higher premiums and a two:tier health system. Voters will decide on the plan supported by centre:left political parties in a nationwide ballot next

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Posted by Stephen at 01:34 PM

The Chronicle's View: Administration needs to resolve health-insurance problem

The student government has a lot of power, a lot of money and plenty of reasons to be taken seriously. However, its formation of a committee to discuss the implementation of a hard waiver on student health insurance is little more than an acid test for those truly culpable in this sticky situation: the

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Posted by Guido at 11:40 AM

November 28, 2006

No resolution in school board health insurance controversy

FALLBROOK -- Droves of local residents and educators attended a Fallbrook Union High School District board meeting Monday night, where outgoing trustee Jim Hutcherson announced that he would decide later whether to accept a controversial extended health insurance package available only to longtime trustees who meet certain

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Posted by Guido at 04:17 PM

Report: Alabama health insurance costs far outpacing wages

Health insurance costs in Alabama have grown more than six times faster than earnings over the past six years, pushing more people to drop or reduce coverage, according to a new study from the advocacy group Families

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Posted by Gary at 01:44 PM

Mental-health insurance bill advances

A bill that would bolster insurance coverage for mental health care and substance abuse treatment cleared a key state Senate committee yesterday despite pleas from business that it would increase the cost of health

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Posted by Ken at 11:56 AM