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Palmer debates health insurance

Tue, 15 Jan 2008 10:55:14 -0800

PALMER - The Town Council last night debated retiree health insurance, but stopped short of rescinding an earlier vote that increased employee contributions to 25 percent for current and new

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LIC to launch health insurance products in February 2008

Sat, 05 Jan 2008 11:29:40 -0800

Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) has received nod of the regulator, Insurance Regulatory Development Authority (IRDA), for its health insurance product 'LIC Health Plus', which is planning to launch by February

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Health insurance makes people healthier: US study

Wed, 26 Dec 2007 09:10:00 -0800

Washington - Americans who spend years without medical insurance become healthier once they qualify for public health insurance provided for retirees, a study to be published Wednesday says. The report in the Journal of the American Medical Associati...

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Report Links Health Insurance Status With Cancer Care

Fri, 21 Dec 2007 11:00:59 -0800

Uninsured Americans are less likely to get screened for cancer, more likely to be diagnosed with an advanced stage of the disease, and less likely to survive that diagnosis than their privately insured counterparts, according to a new American Cancer Society report examining the impact of health insurance status on cancer treatment and

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Democratic leaders end the year having failed to expand health insurance program for children

Thu, 20 Dec 2007 15:47:10 -0800

The House temporarily extended a popular health insurance program for children on Wednesday, handing Democratic leaders a disappointing end this year to their efforts to cover an additional 4 million

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Democratic Presidential Candidates Agree On Expansion Of Health Insurance During Last Debate In Iowa

Tue, 18 Dec 2007 13:09:42 -0800

Six Democratic presidential candidates on Thursday during a debate in Johnston, Iowa, sponsored by the Des Moines Register and Iowa Public Television discussed health care and other issues, the New York Times reports (Healy/Zeleny, New York Times, 12/14). According to the Washington Post, the candidates "found general agreement by promising" that they would expand health insurance to all U.S.

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Pa. Senate OKs dollars for doctors, but not for health insurance

Wed, 12 Dec 2007 17:53:07 -0800

The state Senate voted Tuesday to extend a malpractice insurance subsidy for doctors and hospitals through next year but rejected an effort by Democrats to divert a surplus from a malpractice reserve fund to pay for adult health

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Money101 Lesson 16: Health

Mon, 10 Dec 2007 08:44:11 -0800

CNNMoney guide to health insurance. The top things you need to know.

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Irda norms for health insurance cos soon

Fri, 30 Nov 2007 09:36:22 -0800

Insurance regulator Irda on Thursday said it plans to soon come out with separate guidelines for the health insurance players, aimed at comprehensive medical insurance coverage and redressal of consumer

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Health Insurance Cancelled

Wed, 21 Nov 2007 11:24:20 -0800

The majority of us have health insurance in case we get sick and require medical care. But, be careful how you fill out your application. If you don't come clean or, in some cases, even if you make mistakes, your insurer can go back and cancel you...

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2008 Presidential Election Promises Change for Health Insurance Industry Candidates for both the Democratic and ...

Thu, 15 Nov 2007 09:10:38 -0800

Regardless of whom the parties nominate or who actually wins, the 2008 presidential elections are likely to have the most immediate impact on the health insurance industry. At press time many of the candidates had outlined programs to address real or perceived problems in

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New York International Group Announces Creation of Two New International Health Insurance Plans

Wed, 07 Nov 2007 12:29:42 -0800

New York International Group, one of the world's leading providers of international health insurance, is offering two new insurance plans for expatriates, foreign nationals and Europeans traveling abroad. The Global Medical Insurance and GlobalSelect plans are available

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AMA on health insurance reform campaign

Fri, 02 Nov 2007 09:48:09 -0800

Nearly 47 million Americans don't have health insurance, but they do have a voice that the American Medical Association believes political candidates should hear.Dr. Ronald Davis, president of the AMA, is leading the group's campaign for health insurance reform at stops in Iowa this week.Based on individual ownership, rather than employer-based coverage, the AMA plan would use income-related tax

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Small western Pa. businesses to see health insurance costs rise

Tue, 30 Oct 2007 14:24:16 -0800

PITTSBURGH (AP) - Small businesses in western Pennsylvania can expect to pay more for health insurance next year. Premiums could jump between 9% and 15% when Highmark Inc. and UPMC Health Plan issue renewal notices effective January

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Hutchison votes for children's health insurance bill

Mon, 22 Oct 2007 17:53:10 -0800

Move could help with gubernatorial run, analysts say. WASHINGTON Republican U.S. Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison of Texas consistently voted for a children's health insurance bill President Bush opposed. But only after voting for a bill GOP leaders

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