News For: Health Insurance Plans For IndividualsHealth insurance outpacing income WASHINGTON Wisconsin workers who have trimmed family budgets to pay health insurance premiums already know the costs have risen, but they may be shocked to learn by how much. Health insurance going up for Shreveport employees Associated Press - September 19, 2008 8:44 AM ET SHREVEPORT, La. - Health insurance costs are going up for many city workers in Shreveport. Divided Pa. Legislature heads into home stretch Senate Republicans held a news conference last week to pressure the House to vote on seven government integrity reforms. Around the same time, House Democrats were criticizing senators for inaction on health insurance legislation. What are health insurance options after job loss? Q: I just lost my job. What are the best options for preserving some form of health insurance? A: Don't confuse "best" with "affordable." One of the first lessons many unemployed people learn is how expensive health insurance really can be. If you're lucky,... Maintaining health through down times; Clear Choice Health Plans is in a period of growth and adjustment Rising medical reimbursement and administrative costs have depressed profits over the past year for Clear Choice Health Plans Inc., but the company believes it has positioned itself to compete well and grow.The Bend-based health insurance company reported $54.3 million in revenues in the second quarter that ended June 30, an 18 percent increase over the same quarter in 2007. Profits, however, ... Candidates and health care John McCain and Barack Obama both want to give Americans greater access to quality health care. The two presidential candidates, however, have very different philosophies on how to do it.McCain focuses on making health insurance more affordable as a way to increase the number of people who could get it; he does this by taking a market-based approach to health care, promoting competition among ... County retirees to pay more for health insurance Former county employees looked on Tuesday as the Mendocino County Board of Supervisors voted to increase the amount some retirees pay for health insurance. Health plan for small biz comes with a catch When it comes to health insurance, always read the fine print. Tennessee judge rules against Cat in health insurance case Caterpillar Inc. must stop deducting health insurance premiums from the pensions of some of its retirees and spouses, a federal judge in Tennessee ruled Tuesday. Will businesses dump workers onto Charter Oak? HARTFORD ��� The state���s healthcare advocate questioned Friday whether businesses would cancel their health insurance and dump employees onto Gov. M. Jodi Rell���s new Charter Oak network. |

