News For: Coventry Medical InsuranceHealth insurance costs grow 5% in '08 Health insurance premiums rose a modest 5% this year for coverage that's getting skimpier, researchers say. Health insurance costs grow more gradually in 2008 Health insurance premiums rose a modest 5 percent this year for coverage that's getting skimpier, researchers say. The 5 percent increase was comparable to last year's uptick. Overall, premiums for family coverage increased to $12,680 and premiums for single coverage increased to $4,704, according to the Kaiser Family Foundation and the Health Research and Educational Trust. Legislation would expand insurance benefits for treatment of addiction, mental illness WASHINGTON - Many people battling addiction or suffering from mental health problems could get better health insurance coverage under legislation that has widespread, bipartisan support but still faces some hurdles before getting to President Bush for his signature. Suspect medical bills a hot topic with MACo Nine months after starting negotiations, Montana’s county governments, hospitals and law enforcement agencies have deadlocked over who should pay the rising medical bills of people injured in encounters with law enforcement officers. Working the Land, Buried by Medical Costs A new study on health care coverage for farmers and ranchers highlights a long-discussed and deepening concern: Families that live off the land have difficulty affording health insurance and, in many cases, spend a disproportionate percentage of their total income on premiums and out-of-pocket costs, especially in Montana. Medical center to hold health and safety fair in Colton The Arrowhead Regional Medical Center is planning to host its sixth annual Community Health and Safety Fair on Saturday at the center in Colton. Nerve center: Missouri base directs medical helicopters, including Boyle's WEST PLAINS, Mo. - Boyle County joined an increasing number of counties to have locally-based air medical response units when Air Evac Lifeteam began operations out of Stuart Powell Field in July. Tesco launches private medical plan for children Tesco Personal Finance has launched a private medical insurance plan for children. Medical group employees busted in prescription scheme At least four employees of the Jacksonville Orthopaedic Institute were arrested this week after a co-worker alerted authorities to fraudulent prescriptions being filed from the practice's Jacksonville Beach location. Police said an office medical assistant was approached by a co-worker about a year ago and offered $50 to ... Health insurance premiums up 5 percent, study finds Premiums for employer-sponsored health insurance rose a modest 5 percent this year, according to a nationwide survey released Wednesday morning -- numbers that are close to what South Florida employers are reporting. |


