11/29/2008 News For: Epo And Ppo Health PlansMedicare?s Too Costly Private Plans Congress must remove unjustified subsidies to inefficient private health insurance plans that have added to the cost and complexity of the Medicare program. More health funding still needed: AMAQ The Queensland branch of the Australian Medical Association AMAQ says despite billions of dollars being allocated for health funding by Federal and State Governments at yesterday's COAG meeting, more money is still needed. Innovis drops health plan FARGO - Innovis Health in Fargo is notifying 1,500 patients that it will no longer honor Medicare Advantage health insurance plans as of April 1. State considers health insurance for students Some state officials are trying to decide whether all college students should be required to have health insurance. Companies looking for new health insurance plans Health insurance plans are going up across the board, and companies are trying to find ways to cut the costs without affecting employees too much. But, you can still expect... Health Insurance Deductible Of $1,000 Becomes The Norm In 2008, From $500 In 2007, Mercer Survey Finds The median individual deductible for health insurance coverage required by employers offering PPOs jumped to $1,000 in 2008, up from $500 last year, according to Mercer's National Survey of Employer-Sponsored Health Plans. In 2000, only about half of employers imposed a health insurance deductible for PPO coverage compared to about four-fifths today, and the median amount was just $250. Health Highlights: Nov. 29, 2008 Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay: Innovis Drops Health Plan Innovis Health in Fargo is notifying 1,500 patients that it will no longer honor Medicare Advantage health insurance plans as of April 1. The health plans for seniors are an alternative to traditional Medicare with supplemental coverage. Innovis drops health plan Medicare Advantage 'not best deal for patients' Innovis Health is notifying 1,500 patients that it will no longer honor Medicare Advantage health insurance plans as of April 1. Advertisement: GOURMET GAME PROCESSING 10% off your ENTIRE Purchase!! Call Neil @ Gourmet Game Processing to set up your custom order- 218-236-7440 and receive 10% off your entire purchase! Ohio Senior Health Insurance Information Program to host Medicare Check-up Day Dec. 14 The Ohio Senior Health Insurance Information Program will host Medicare Check-up Day 2008 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 15 at Lakewood Public Library Main Branch, 15425 Detroit Ave. Representatives will provide information on recent Medicare changes, explain the... |

