News For: Manna InsuranceHealth insurance costs grow more gradually in 2008 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. 2009 health-insurance forecast: Less coverage, more cost Most workers will see "skimpier and less comprehensive" employer-based health insurance coverage next year, according to an outlook released today. 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. Health insurance costs grow more gradually in 2008 Wed, Sep 24, 2008 7:21 a.m. 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. 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. Sorrento Town Council accepts high deductible insurance, joins in parish debris removal During last week���s regular meeting, the Sorrento Town Council unanimously adopted a employee health insurance savings plan requiring deductible of $1,900 for individuals and $3,800 for families. Survey ranks Arkansas No. 1 in amount of teachers' pay going to insurance LITTLE ROCK -- A recent survey of 36 states ranked Arkansas No. 1 in the percentage of teachers' pay taken up by out-of-pocket health insurance costs, the head of the state's largest teachers union told legislators Monday. Health insurance premiums jump 5 pct this year WASHINGTON Reuters - U.S. health insurance premiums rose 5 percent on average this year and more companies shifted an additional share of the cost to workers, an annual survey of businesses said on Wednesday. Adanza, NOPH head defend local health insurance NEGROS Oriental third district Board Member Marcelo Adanza strongly defended an ordinance creating a local health insurance for the province, saying the same will benefit the majority of the poor constituents. Job-based premiums rise 5% Premiums for job-based health insurance are up 5 percent in 2008 and have more than doubled since 1999, a growth rate that far outpaces inflation and the increase in workers' wages over the same period, according to an annual survey of employers. |

