News For: Maternity Benefits In TexasDo the benefits outweigh the risks? While overuse injuries worry medical experts, it is the catastrophic injuries that usually get the media attention. Last year a Boyd Anderson High cross-country runner, suffering from severe heat exhaustion, wandered off the course during a meet and drowned in a lake. Workers pay more, get less in health benefits American workers are paying more for their employer-backed health insurance and getting skimpier benefits - a troubling trend that authors of a new study say offsets a moderation in premium increases. Health insurance premiums rose a modest 5 percent this... Retiree benefits could hit taxpayers hard Wisconsin���s largest local government employers have about $6 billion worth of health insurance and other non-pension benefits they have promised to future retirees that they have yet to save up for, according to a new report. Galveston, Texas, reopens after Ike GALVESTON, Texas -- Ten days after Hurricane Ike, this devastated beach town reopened to residents Wednesday with stern warnings about what still lurks on the island -- rotting cattle carcasses, snakes and swarms of mosquitoes -- and what isn't there: drinking water, reliable electricity, medical... ... Petition forces vote on park in Boxford BOXFORD and mdash; The area around the town's Round Top park trained soldiers to fight in the Revolutionary War, the Civil War and then World War I. Now, activists are launching the latest round in a war to forever preserve a 4-acre piece of the land. Oak Harbor Freight workers strike over retiree benefits Workers walked out Monday night after the union and company were unable to reach an agreement on medical benefits for retired workers. The freight hauler says it will continue to operate. 'Quad' Births Make North Texas History The birth of a baby is always a special occasion, ask any parent. But one North Texas family is making hospital history at Cook Children's Medical Center.�� It was a 'times four' special delivery in Fort Worth. Legislation would expand insurance benefits for treatment of addiction, mental illness WASHINGTON - Many people battling addiction or suffering from mental health problems could get better health insurance coverage under legislation that has widespread, bipartisan support but still faces some hurdles before getting to President Bush for his signature. Health 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. Resources for hurricane victims Residents of southeast Texas may be in need of emergency shelter, food, water and medical care. They may also need assistance repairing damaged homes and other property. The following resources are available to help hurricane victims. |

