11/11/2008 News For: Low Cost Temporary Health InsuranceUS Rep Stark: Health Care Agenda Begins With SCHIP WASHINGTON -Dow Jones- Congress should begin work on its health care agenda by expanding the state health insurance program for children with an eye toward broader health care reforms next year, a key House Democrat said Monday. What the candidates say about health care coverage WOODSTOCK ? Christine Contreras works daily with patients who do not have health insurance. As a phlebotomist at a McHenry County medical office, she often encounters patients who change their mind about having recommended blood tests when they learn how much they will cost. Embrace Pet Insurance Secures Over $2 Million in First Institutional Funding Round Embrace Pet Insurance, , a leading provider of pet health insurance in the U.S., announced the completion of its first institutional investment round of $2.1 million, funded by NCT Ventures of Columbus, OH. Firms make workers pay more of health care costs Roger Caplan, a Howard County small business owner, has always picked up the tab for his employees? health care coverage. But his health insurance costs have soared more than 25 percent over the past two years. Looking for Free or Low-cost Health Insurance? - It's no secret that accessing health care is a challenge for the 47 million Americans who are uninsured. Lack of health insurance forces many Americans to choose the health care they receive based on what they can afford, not what they actually need. 4 Your Money: Buying Your Own Health Insurance The tough economy may be forcing you to cut back on your family's healthcare coverage, but it doesn't have to. CBS4's Gwen Belton shows you how you might benefit from a specific type of health insurance. Dewhurst says Texas Senate leaders considering tax breaks to encourage firms to offer health insurance AUSTIN ? Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst said Thursday that Senate leaders are considering new tax incentives to encourage Texas businesses to provide health insurance for their employees. Few Health Insurance Claim Denial Appeals Approved In Arizona Since 2003, Arizona has approved less than one in five appeals from consumers whose insurance companies refused to pay for a claim or approve a medical procedure, the AP/Arizona Daily Star reports. Arizona, which examines dozens of cases annually, is one of 44 states that provides independent review of health insurance coverage disputes, according to the AP/Daily Star. Warren workers? health costs to rise Employees of Warren County and their relatives on county health insurance will see higher rates next year - and a change of provider from Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield to Humana, starting Jan. 1. Eye on the pie column: Health care in Indiana lagging nation Toby Twotoes and I are having lunch. "I'm worried," Toby says. "About what?" I ask. "Health," he says. "Whose health?" I ask. "Everybody's," he says.? "Why?" I ask. "All during the election campaigns," he elaborates, "the candidates for president, governor and other offices talked and talked about health care, but they meant health insurance. They never really got around to discussing access and ... |

