11/11/2008 News For: Health Insurance Maryland Employee Small BusinessNew health insurance program not filling up as expected CAMBRIDGE ? The state?s new health insurance subsidy program for small businesses has not yet filled to capacity, despite early predictions from policymakers that the program would quickly run out of money. Michigan Business & Professional Association Urges Legislature to Act Quickly on Individual Health Care Reform The weak Michigan economy, rising health care costs, staggering business tax increases, and increased energy costs are all converging to create a perfect storm for Michigan's small business community. And a critical lifeline -- affordable health care coverage through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan -- is in danger of being lost, according to the Michigan Business and Professional Association ... North Canton to review health insurance package NORTH CANTON City Council is expected to approve a health insurance package for city employees at this evening's meeting. Council members expect to renew the city's plan with AultCare. Cigna targets small biz with new health plans For the first time, Cigna HealthCare is setting its sights on two markets it had all but ignored in the past: health insurance for individuals and families ? and businesses with 50 or fewer employees. CI AARP stops selling some UNH health insurance plans AARP, the advocacy group for older Americans, is voluntarily suspending sales of some of its niche health insurance plans after they came under scrutiny by a prominent member of the Senate Finance Committee. 4 Your Money: Buying Your Own Health Insurance The tough economy may be forcing you to cut back on your family's healthcare coverage, but it doesn't have to. CBS4's Gwen Belton shows you how you might benefit from a specific type of health insurance. Co-op hopes to ease health insurance costs The high cost and low availability of health insurance in southern Wisconsin are major concerns of small business owners that a new health insurance co-operative plans to tackle. LTC Global Announces the Acquisition of United Insurance Group MEDFORD, Ore.----LTC Global, Inc. today announced that it has completed the acquisition of United Insurance Group Agency, Inc. , a life and health insurance agency based in Milford, Michigan, from Penn Treaty American Corporation. Aetna Inc. Purchases Ronald A. Katz Technology License Business Editors/Technology Writers LOS ANGELES-- BUSINESS WIRE _ Nov. 11, 2008--Aetna Inc., one of the nation's leading diversified health care benefits companies NYSE:AET headquartered in Hartford, CT and Ronald A. Katz Technology Licensing, L.P., headquartered in Los Angeles, announced today the settlement of patent litigation between the parties. Humana of Utah Selects Large Group Practice Leader SALT LAKE CITY----Russell T. Raddon has been named Large Group Practice Leader for Humana Inc.?s Utah commercial health insurance business, in an announcement made by Earl F. Hurst, market president. |

