11/29/2008 News For: Low Cost Family Medical InsuranceA fall through insurance-coverage gap Phil Venezio worked for 30 years, supporting a family and paying taxes until a illness left him disabled. New Jersey denied him health insurance under Medicaid for being $77 over the monthly income allowance. As medical expenses rise, don't miss key deductions There are plenty of horror stories about uncovered medical expenses these days, and the truly horrifying part is that many of them belong to people who actually have health insurance. Anytime you or a family member is facing a health crisis or an unusual medical-related expense, it's best to check with a tax professional to see if you might get a break from Uncle Sam. Hospital explores insurance alternative Administrators, boardmembers and committees at Sonoma Valley Hospital are exploring the feasibility of establishing an alternative health insurance program through its joint powers authority with three other hospital districts. Obama to Broaden Role of Genetics in Medical Care WASHINGTON -- For years, scientists have held out hope that the rapidly evolving field of genetics could transform medical diagnosis and treatment, moving beyond a trial-and-error approach as old as the Hippocratic Oath. Ore. medical system to workers: Take time off CORVALLIS, Ore. ? A Western Oregon medical system is trying to clear its books in anticipation that more poor people will be unable to pay their bills, so it is asking many of its 4,500 workers to take 10 days off, paid, by year?s end. Saturday fundraiser benefits a Buena Vista Township cancer patient Dennis D. David has always taken care of his family. Now, his daughters and a host of relatives and friends want to take care of him. David, 61, recently learned that he has cancer and lacks the funds to cover his medical bills. Florida children without health insurance Nearly 19 percent of Florida children do not have health insurance, the second highest percentage in the country. Frisco Cares Clinic may move into building of its own With the faltering economy leaving more people jobless and without health insurance for their family, the low-cost Frisco Cares Clinic may soon be able to expand their hours and help more children. Family permitted to see accused spy held in China Family members of a Chinese medical researcher condemned to death on charges of spying for Taiwan says China's approval of a second visit with him has given them hope he might not be executed. Family permitted to see accused spy held in China BEIJING?Family members of a Chinese medical researcher condemned to death on charges of spying for Taiwan says China's approval of a second visit with him has given them hope he might not be executed. |

