11/11/2008 News For: Insuranceulin Diabetic Health InsuranceAARP 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. State Helps Unemployed Find Health Insurance The increasingly rocky economy and the higher state unemployment rate have pushed Tennessee to expand one of its health insurance programs. Workers who have lost their jobs now have a reasonable option for health insurance. Health insurance scam hits the state NORTH ADAMS -- Keith Daub thought he had found the best insurance deal when he was shopping around for a new health insurance plan last year -- until a letter from the company set off sirens and he discovered the state Attorney General is suing the company. Eye on the pie column: Health care in Indiana lagging nation Toby Twotoes and I are having lunch. "I'm worried," Toby says. "About what?" I ask. "Health," he says. "Whose health?" I ask. "Everybody's," he says.? "Why?" I ask. "All during the election campaigns," he elaborates, "the candidates for president, governor and other offices talked and talked about health care, but they meant health insurance. They never really got around to discussing access and ... 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. Racial health gap draws experts to Minnesota ST. PAUL, Minn. - National experts gather in Prior Lake this week to focus on a stubborn racial health gap in one of the nation's healthiest states. Minorities in Minnesota face greater odds of dying from violence, diabetes and heart disease and less chance of having health insurance. Ill economy breeds health risk, Inland doctors say An increasing number of Americans have had trouble meeting medical needs for themselves or a relative within the last six months, according to a recent health care survey. Kansas City coalition plans two-year study of ?value-based benefits? The Mid-America Coalition on Health Care on Monday announced a two-year pilot project to test the ability of ?value-based benefits? to improve the health of employees and their families while helping employers manage long-term health insurance costs. 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 ... MN gets fed waiver for parents' health insurance ST. PAUL, Minn. -- The federal government has given a Minnesota a waiver that will keep 18,000 parents eligible for health insurance. At issue is Medicaid coverage for families who receive insurance |

