|
Action on health insurance plan enrollment at a standstill (Braintree Forum) The Dec. 1 deadline is approaching for Braintree to enroll in a state-administered health insurance plan starting next summer. us.rd.yahoo.com
Health Insurers Offer to Accept All Applicants, on Condition (New York Times) The health insurance industry said it would support a plan requiring insurers to accept all customers, but asked that Congress require all Americans to have coverage in return. us.rd.yahoo.com
Health insurance costs: Employees dig deeper in pockets (Orlando Sentinel) U.S. workers who get health insurance through their employer can expect to shoulder more of the ever-growing financial burden again next year. us.rd.yahoo.com
Big Pharma seeks to shape U.S. health plan (Reuters via Yahoo! News) Major drug makers want their voices heard as U.S. Democrats, traditionally critics of the industry, start crafting plans to expand health insurance coverage and cut the escalating costs of care. us.rd.yahoo.com
Insurance industry backs health care overhaul if coverage mandated (San Diego Union-Tribune) WASHINGTON – The health insurance industry said yesterday it would support a national health care overhaul that requires them to accept all customers, regardless of pre-existing medical conditions. In return, it wants lawmakers to mandate that everyone buy coverage. us.rd.yahoo.com
Health care plan gains support (Chicago Sun-Times) The health insurance industry said Wednesday it will support a national health care overhaul that requires them to accept all customers, regardless of pre-existing medical conditions. But in return it wants lawmakers to mandate that everyone buy coverage. Lawmakers have signaled their intent to craft health care legislation early next year, and industry support would make passage easier. us.rd.yahoo.com
Health insurance industry makes pitch for coverage mandate (Detroit News) WASHINGTON -- The health insurance industry said Wednesday it will support a national health care overhaul that requires them to accept all customers, regardless of pre-existing medical conditions -- but in return, it wants lawmakers to mandate that everyone buy coverage. us.rd.yahoo.com
Oklahoma experts fear delay in health care plan (The Oklahoman) State political and health care experts hope that President-elect Barack Obama will fulfill pledges to reform health care, but worry that healing a sickened economy will take priority as he enters office.Obama’s campaign emphasized his plans to ensure health insurance for all, rein in costs and support prevention efforts. He’s said that Americans should have the same quality of health care given ... us.rd.yahoo.com
State suit over Bush health insurance rules dismissed (Courier-Post) A lawsuit filed by New Jersey against the Bush administration over rules limiting states from expanding their health insurance programs was dismissed this week by a federal judge. us.rd.yahoo.com
Health insurance costs inching up for Va. employers (The Virginian-Pilot) Employers' health plan costs increased nationally by a moderate 6 percent this year - and slightly less in Hampton Roads - but employees are shouldering higher deductibles and co-payments, according to a survey released Wednesday. us.rd.yahoo.com
|