12/1/2008 News For: Blu Cross Horizon Health InsuranceState Considers Health Insurance for Students Some state officials are trying to decide whether all college students should be required to have health insurance. About18 percent of Utah residents between 18 and 34 are uninsured, the highest rate in the state, according to a 2008 Utah Healthcare Access Survey. John T. Nielsen, Gov. Jon Huntsman's adviser on health care, said plans for a low-cost health insurance plan for students could be ... 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. Florida children without health insurance Nearly 19 percent of Florida children do not have health insurance, the second highest percentage in the country. Yes, people really do purchase pet insurance "More Kansas Pet Owners Purchasing Health Insurance ..." It was a subject line that could get an ... Health Highlights: Nov. 30, 2008 Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay: Small Business Healthcare: Protect Your Employees The fact is that your employees do need health insurance and it might cost a lot less than you think to offer your employees this important benefit. That is not to say that health coverage is cheap. Health insurance options debated At Tuesday's finance committee meeting, Tuscaloosa City Council members continued to wrestle with plans to offer city retirees discounted health insurance premiums. Durango to add domestic partner health benefits DURANGO - The city of Durango plans to extend health insurance benefits to domestic partners of its employees starting next year. Cox keeps up fight vs. Blue Cross Attorney General Mike Cox continues to butt heads with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan over legislation in Lansing that would overhaul the insurance market for individual policy purchasers. Eastern Life & Health Insurance announces management changes The Eastern Life & Health Insurance Company, a subsidiary of Eastern Insurance Holdings, has appointed Curt Melville as COO and Marc Blevens as director of sales and agency relations. |

