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2 Insurance Companies Fined By State  Consumer complaints have led to two insurance companies to pay fines to the state. Conseco Health Insurance Co. has paid a $25,000 fine and Washington National Insurance Co. a $5,000 fine.

Mass. Health Care Reform Reveals Doctor Shortage  Health care reform in Massachusetts has led to a dramatic increase in the number of people with health insurance. But there's an unintended consequence. A sudden demand for primary care doctors has outpaced the supply.

Ohio Senior Health Insurance Information Program to host Medicare Check-up Day Dec. 14  The Ohio Senior Health Insurance Information Program will host Medicare Check-up Day 2008 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 15 at Lakewood Public Library Main Branch, 15425 Detroit Ave. Representatives will provide information on recent Medicare changes, explain the...

Insurance companies pay settlements over claims investigations  Two insurance companies have settled with the Nebraska Department of Insurance after the agency investigated consumer complaints. Conseco Health Insurance Co. agreed in October to pay a $25,000 fine and cooperate with the department on future complaints.

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.

Braintree seems increasingly unlikely to join state health insurance plan  Braintree?s chance to join a state health insurance plan may finally be dead. The police union?s president, leading a group of several unions, said the town?s offer fell far short. But the mayor said Wednesday that he remains optimistic an agreement can be reached.

Durango To Add Domestic Partner Health Benefits  The city of Durango plans to extend health insurance benefits to domestic partners of its employees starting next year.

Higher deductibles affecting healthcare  As employers' profits nose-dive with the economy, health insurance deductibles, co-pays and premiums for workers all rise. Experts and healthcare providers say the seesaw is influencing the way patients use doctors and hospitals and turning some decisions on which insurance plan to choose for 2009 into a cross-your-fingers proposition.

Uninsured workers lost in shuffle  David Head got tired of paying $5,200 annually for individual health insurance, so two years ago he decided to give up coverage all together until he's eligible for Medicare next spring.

She thought hospital bill was paid off  Dear Greg: In July 2006, my 8-year-old son, Zachary, was hospitalized for two nights at Arnold Palmer Hospital. At the time, our health insurance was Blue Cross Blue Shield through my husband's employer. The charges were $1,766. BCBS paid $1,413, leaving a balance of $353, which I paid as a deductible. In March this year, I began receiving notices from a collection agency that stated it was ...

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