12/25/2008 News For: Cedar Falls Health InsuranceYoung Israel to host health insurance seminar BROOKLINE ? On Sunday Jan. 11, Young Israel will host Universal Health Insurance: Current Realities and Future Possibilities. Young Israel is at 62 Green St., near Coolidge Corner. Target audience: those concerned with their health insurance; and those interested in state and national health reform, and Jewish perspectives on universal health insurance. Study finds more Vermonters with health insurance MONTPELIER -- A recent state survey says the number of Vermonters without health insurance is continuing to go down. ... Aetna, BayCare Health System sign agreement to continue services in Tampa Bay Aetna, a US-based provider of health insurance products and related services, and BayCare Health System have reached an agreement on a new multi-year contract that ensures continuation of their long-term relationship in the Tampa Bay area. The new contract takes effect on January 1, 2009. Nigeria: Oshotimehin Promises Community Health Insurance Abuja ? The new Minister of Health, Prof Babatunde Oshotimehin, has pledged to make community health Insurance as one of the core areas of his administration. Health care switch saves $400K Recently, the town switched health insurance carriers to produce a one-time savings of $114,000. 2 Enroll In State Health Insurance Program A state health insurance program for middle-income children is off to a slow start, with only two enrolled so far. Unemployed Find Affordable Health Insurance Online Jobs provide many workers with health insurance. But what if you're laid off? How can you still get health insurance without breaking the bank. Ohio health program reaches few kids A health insurance program meant to help middle-income families who have youngsters with serious illnesses needs to be reworked to reach more people, officials said. Health care savings idea may get a boost With half a million dollars in potential town savings left on the table, Hopedale selectmen and union officials still disagree about why recent talks about joining the state's health insurance program broke drown. Health costs concern county By TJ HEMLINGER Staff Writer Whitley County spends more than $1 million a year on health insurance for its employees, and county officials are considering increasing the contributions from employees as a way to save money. |




