News For: Maternity Card InsuranceHealth Insurance Costs Climb Again Kaiser study: Health insurance premiums and deductibles are up again this year. 24% of U.S. families say paying for health care is a "serious problem." Insurance counseling program to expand North Carolina's program to counsel older people on health insurance choices should be able to expand services thanks to a new federal performance grant. 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. Health insurance costs rise again in '08 WASHINGTON -- Health insurance premiums rose a modest 5 percent this year for coverage that's getting skimpier, researchers say. 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 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. 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. The 5 percent increase was comparable to last year's uptick. Overall, premiums for family coverage increased to $12,680 and premiums for single coverage increased to $4,704, according to the Kaiser Family Foundation and the Health Research and Educational Trust. Employers pick ... FMC ties up with AXA-Alkoot Insurance 24 September 2008 Doha - Future Medical Center FMC has tied up with AXA-Al Koot Insurance, which will enable all those having health insurance coverage by AXA-Al Koot to avail the services of the clinic without making any payment at the clinic. Health insurance costs grow more gradually in 2008 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. Health insurance costs grow more gradually in 2008 WASHINGTON ��� Health insurance premiums rose a modest 5 percent this year for coverage that's getting skimpier, researchers say. |

