12/25/2008 News For: Cinergy Health Health Insurance Medical PlanHealth insurance waiting list a record State says 145,800 have no coverage, an all-time high. The number of Pennsylvania adults on a waiting list for state-subsidized health insurance has reached an all-time high, a state Insurance Department spokeswoman said this week. Two Madison-area companies are eliminating health benefit subsidies for retirees Two Madison-area insurance companies are eliminating health benefit subsidies for retirees next year. CUNA Mutual Group of Madison plans to end its subsidy for retiree medical benefits on Jan. 1. General Casualty of Sun Prairie, a subsidiary of QBE, will end its retiree medical program in June. About 1,000 CUNA Mutual retirees will be affected by the decision, said Rick Uhlmann, senior manager ... Kennedy Cancer Doesn?t Dim Drive Toward Dream Health-Care Plan Dec. 22 -- Battling a deadly brain tumor, Senator Edward M. Kennedy is focusing on one last political goal: medical insurance for all Americans. County reviews Sutter's medical plan Sutter Medical Center in Santa Rosa has taken the entire Sonoma County health-care industry for a ride these past two years with its ever-changing plans to build a new hospital. Newspapers Examine Health Care Issues Prompted By Current Economic Recession Two newspapers recently published articles that examined the health care issues faced by many individuals as a result of the current economic recession. Summaries appear below.Raleigh News & Observer: The News & Observer on Monday examined the problems with medical costs that many individuals face amid the current economic recession. Health care costs hamper Bradford budget (Editor?s note: This is the third in a series of stories The Era will publish ... Health insurance for City of Bradford employees made up almost 13 percent of the 2008 budget of $7.3 million, said city Mayor Tom Riel on Friday, adding the costs are rising for 2009. Mich. chooses prison health company, angers foes LANSING, Mich. ? Michigan is hiring a new company to treat state prisoners with medical problems after investigators criticized the existing health provider for low productivity and not having enough doctors. Mercado: (Phil)Health is wealth PHILIPPINE Health Insurance PhilHealth Corporation President and CEO Dr. Rey Aquino has launched a wide-ranging program of support services and medical benefits to the state firm's members. Crisis-hit cos restructure group health policies As India Inc prepares for the economic slowdown, companies are rationalising incentives, such as medical insurance cover for their employees and their dependents, and are now reworking on health insurance covers through different models including co-payment, where a part of the premium is paid by an employee. Breast health center a success Published: Thursday, December 25, 2008 at 3:15 a.m. Last Modified: Wednesday, December 24, 2008 at 6:15 p.m. Spartanburg Regional Medical Center's Bearden-Josey Center for Breast Health opened a little more than three months ago, and it has already exceeded expectations. |




