News For: Cancer Insurance health InsuranceHealth insurance costs grow 5% in '08 Health insurance premiums rose a modest 5% this year for coverage that's getting skimpier, researchers say. When it comes to health insurance, Americans are paying more for less, study finds American workers are paying more for their employer-backed health insurance and getting skimpier benefits - a troubling trend authors of a new study say offsets a moderation in premium increases. Health insurance premiums rose a modest 5 percent this year... 2009 health-insurance forecast: less coverage, more cost Most workers will see “skimpier and less comprehensive” employer-based health insurance coverage next year, according to an outlook released today. Survey: Workers facing higher health insurance premiums, deductibles Health insurance premiums rose modestly this year but more workers are facing higher deductibles, according a Kaiser Family Foundation survey released Wednesday. New Bedford area lags in health insurance enrollments BOSTON — SouthCoast is seeing some gains under Massachusetts' new health insurance mandate, but the poorest parts of the region are lagging behind the state average, according to health care officials. Insurance counseling program to expand North Carolina's program to counsel older people on health insurance choices should be able to expand services thanks to a new federal performance grant. Sorrento Town Council accepts high deductible insurance, joins in parish debris removal During last week’s regular meeting, the Sorrento Town Council unanimously adopted a employee health insurance savings plan requiring deductible of $1,900 for individuals and $3,800 for families. City Council considering kicking in for health insurance costs, wants unions to pay more Berwyn aldermen are considering whether to kick-in part of the cost of their city-provided health insurance in a move aimed at upping union members’ contributions to insurance. Finance Q&A: Job loss and health insurance Question: I just lost my job. What are the best options for preserving some form of health insurance? Answer: Don't confuse "best" with "affordable." One of the first lessons many unemployed people learn is how expensive health insurance really can be. Council insurance will cost millions Providing Metro Council members and their families with taxpayer-subsidized health insurance for life will cost the city close to $10 million over time, and that figure is expected to increase as more members take advantage of the benefit amid rising health-care costs. |


