10/22/2008 News For: Blue Shield Maryland Health InsuranceHealth clinic renews insurance contract Oct. 14, 2008 ? Like many other state medical institutions, Northeastern Rural Health felt a bit of a pinch when it comes to the budget. The Clinic recently had to enter into renegotiations with Blue Shield of California, causing temporary problems with patients covered by the insurance carrier. Open Enrollment for health, life insurance benefits starts Friday Open Enrollment begins Friday, Oct. 24, and runs through Friday, Nov. 14. During this time, benefits-eligible employees can make changes to health and life insurance plans for the upcoming calendar year, and retirees can make changes to their medical and dental coverage. Surprise jump in health insurance coverage, claims Health insurance coverage has shown resilience in the September quarter with modest growth in lives covered, despite deteriorating economic conditions, according to the Health Funds Association HFANZ. An assessment of McCain's and Obama's health insurance proposals They approach the problem of America's growing uninsured and underinsured populations in dramatically different ways. When it came to promoting his health insurance initiative, Sen. John McCain's timing seemed unfortunate. Although mom, dad have health insurance through work, kids may go without Oregon Health & Science University New research at Oregon Health & Science University reveals millions of children from low- to middle-income families are going without health insurance, even when at least one parent has private health insurance through his or her employer. Legislators want health insurance for state farmers State legislators and farm groups are battling the federal government?s decision to deny an expansion of public health insurance to Minnesota farm families. Town could still join health insurance plan If the Legislature approves a bill proposed by Gov. Deval Patrick, Braintree would have another opportunity to participate in a state-administered health insurance plan beginning in the summer of 2009. State to alter workers? health insurance choices Iowa leaders agreed Monday to eliminate one of two health insurance carriers for state employees, despite criticism that thousands of workers will be left with fewer options and that the state will see only "phantom savings." It's time to select health insurance and other benefits You'll likely have to make a crucial financial decision this month, and we're not talking about how much to spend on Aunt Hilda's holiday present. From October to November every year, millions of Americans must select health insurance and other benefits at work. Cost-cutting at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of MA ?Health insurer Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts is trying to cut costs in anticipation more competition in the marketplace and a drop in enrollment.? The Boston Globe, citing an internal company e-mail, reports today that the state's largest health insurer is not planning layoffs, but wants to reduce staff through attrition, boost productivity through the use of technology, and allow ... |




