| Md. launching health insurance aid program for small businesses WASHINGTON COUNTY - Despite the economy, Maryland is betting its new Health Insurance Partnership for small businesses will be popular. Ellen Valentino, state director of the National Federation of Independent Business, is convinced many will sign up fast. "We think it's going to go quick," Valentino said. "... This is a program that I think makes absolute sense for small-business owners who ... Owner wonders how to offer help on health insurance Q: As my business has grown it has become very important for me to keep my well-trained staff. So, I'd like to offer a health insurance option. How can I do this but keep my costs low? 9:35 a.m. — Retirees to hold meeting today on health insurance concerns 9:35 a.m. — Government retirees and survivors will host a meeting with senators, insurance companies and the GovGuam Retirement Fund to discuss critical concerns of the elderly regarding the rise of health insurance benefits at 2:30 p.m. today at the Mangilao Senior Citizens Center, according to a news release from Dinana Para I Direchun Guahan Retirees & Survivors Inc. 6:20 p.m. — Legislature to hold hearing on GovGuam health insurance 6:20 p.m. — The legislative committee with oversight of health issues will hold a public hearing at 9 a.m. Sept. 10 in the Guam Legislature Public Hearing Room to discuss provisions contained in the new medical and dental health insurance options for the government of Guam. America’s Health Insurance Plans launches education campaign America’s Health Insurance Plans launched a new national education campaign to better inform people about risks of needing long-term care and the financial protection long-term care insurance provides. Ark. legislators discuss teacher health insurance Arkansas lawmakers will have to decide whether offering teachers the same health insurance plan as other state workers is required under a Supreme Court decision on school funding. It's a... Health costs to see hefty jump For three years, employees with Nashville-based Southwestern/Great American Inc. haven't seen an increase in what they pay toward the cost of health insurance. Students have a number of health insurance options Rebecca Johnston said she cringes when young people tell her they plan to go without health insurance. The president of Ann Arbor Insurance Centre, a local insurance agency, said she's got the requisite cautionary tale shared by many health insurance brokers. 9:55 a.m. — Retirees, survivors to meet Sunday regarding GovGuam health insurance 9:55 a.m. — Government retirees and survivors will host a meeting with senators, insurance companies and the GovGuam Retirement Fund to discuss critical concerns of the elderly regarding the rise of health insurance benefits at 2:30 p.m. Aug. 31 at the Mangilao Senior Citizens Center. Number of Kansans without insurance rises TOPEKA -- Kansas was one of only 10 states in the nation where the percentage of people without health insurance increased, according to newly released survey results by the U.S. Census Bureau. |


