News For: Aetna Hartford Connecticut health InsuranceAetna allows independent physician panel to review rescissions Starting on Thursday, Aetna will let an independent panel of physicians decide whether to rescind health insurance policies for sick plan members suspected of submitting false or incomplete information on their applications, the Los Angeles Times reports. Aetna to Expand Health and Wellness Program for Expatriates As part of its continued commitment to total employee health and wellness, Aetna NYSE:AET announced today that it will expand its Aetna Global Health Connections program to provide international members with additional resources to help manage their health while on assignment. The new offerings include enhancements to the International Maternity Management Program, as well as the introduction ... Health insurance premiums grow a modest 5 percent, analysts say sharper increases to come WASHINGTON - Health insurance premiums rose a modest 5 percent this year for coverage that's getting skimpier, researchers say. The 5 percent increase was comparable to last year's uptick. Health insurance premiums up 5 percent, study finds Premiums for employer-sponsored health insurance rose a modest 5 percent this year, according to a nationwide survey released Wednesday morning -- numbers that are close to what South Florida employers are reporting. Health insurance costs grow more gradually in 2008 Health insurance premiums rose a modest 5 percent this year for coverage that's getting skimpier, researchers say. The 5 percent increase was comparable to last year's uptick. Overall, premiums for family coverage increased to $12,680 and premiums for single coverage increased to $4,704, according to the Kaiser Family Foundation and the Health Research and Educational Trust. Employers pick ... NU moving HQ to Hartford United Technologies, Aetna, The Hartford, and Phoenix ��� all Fortune 500 companies ��� make Hartford their home. Now Northeast Utilities plans to relocate its corporate headquarters from its outer-limit bunker on the Berlin Turnpike to downtown Hartford. Adanza, NOPH head defend local health insurance NEGROS Oriental third district Board Member Marcelo Adanza strongly defended an ordinance creating a local health insurance for the province, saying the same will benefit the majority of the poor constituents. Rise in health care premiums outpaces inflation and wages Washington ��� Premiums for job-based health insurance are up 5 percent in 2008 and have more than doubled since 1999, a growth rate that far outpaces inflation and the increase in workers' wages over the same period, according to an annual survey of employers. Meanwhile, a growing number of workers at smaller firms are getting less coverage for their money as health plans with high deductibles ... Health insurance compromise reached They have reached a compromise in the planned increase in health insurance premiums for city of Shreveport employees: Employees were looking at their premiums going up 16. 8 percent. It now will go up 5. 1 percent, with the difference next year picked up by reserves in the Mental health groups make final push for parity Many people battling addiction or suffering from mental health problems could get better health insurance coverage under legislation that has widespread, bipartisan support but still faces some hurdles before getting to President Bush for his signature. Patients seeking treatment for depression or schizophrenia often face greater restrictions with their health insurance coverage than do ... |




