News For: Healty Kids InsuranceKids in Medicaid have more tooth decay: study An estimated 6.5 million U.S. children cared for through the Medicaid public health insurance program have untreated tooth decay, according to a report released on Wednesday. Health insurance costs grow more gradually in 2008 Health insurance premiums rose 5 percent this year for coverage that's shrinking, researchers say. Democratic Presidential Nominee Obama Releases New Ad Criticizing GOP Nominee McCain On Health Insurance Regulation Democratic presidential nominee Sen. Barack Obama Ill. on Monday released an advertisement that criticized Republican presidential nominee Sen. John McCain Ariz. for his views on health care and an article in which he discusses regulation of the health insurance market, the Boston Globe's "Political Intelligence" reports Rhee, "Political Intelligence," Boston Globe, 9/22. 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. Health insurance premiums grow a modest 5 percent, analysts say sharper increases to come WASHINGTON - 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. Survey: Workers facing higher health insurance premiums, deductibles Health insurance premiums rose modestly this year but more workers are facing higher deductibles, according a Kaiser Family Foundation survey released Wednesday. New Oxford man gets probation in insurance fraud case A New Oxford man accused of committing insurance fraud by trying to claim more than $20,000 in lost wages after he said he broke his hand at Bay City Restaurant was given a year of probation for the charges. More Parents Ponder Cancer Gene Tests for Kids Women are going for breast cancer gene testing in record numbers, forcing more parents to face a tough question: Should we test the kids? Looking For Solutions to Possible Vaccination Crisis The Nevada State Immunization Program will no longer be able to provide free vaccines to kids who have health insurance starting January1, 2009. The program used to provide kids with free vaccinations, regardless of their insurance status. More parents ponder cancer gene tests for kids Women are going for breast cancer gene testing in record numbers, forcing more parents to face a tough question: Should we test the kids? About 100,000 tests for breast cancer gene mutations were done last year, double the number in 2005. The trend may grow even more because of widening insurance coverage and a new law banning genetic discrimination. Medical experts advise ... |


