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Insurance Denies Life-Saving Surgery, Calling It "Cosmetic"  "Aetna health insurance has denied me coverage to treat a disconnected jawbone and insufficient airway, which is called mandible/maxillary hypoplasia," explains Karen George of Woodbridge, Virginia. "Aetna stated they see no necessity for surgery except for cosmetic reasons despite the fact that I have medical necessity letters from six different doctors.

Travel insurance: Can travelers with existing conditions be covered?  Many travelers wonder if they can purchase travel insurance with pre-existing medical conditions. According to Jim Grace, president of InsureMyTrip.com, pre-existing medical condition waivers are available on many Trip Cancellation Package policies.

Virginia Tech researchers invent world��s smallest antenna for ultra-wideband communications  Virginia Tech researchers have developed an efficient compact ultra-wideband antenna CUA for a range of home, automotive, medical, and military applications.

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. The 5 percent increase was comparable to last year's uptick.

Health insurance coverage of mental illnesses gets push  Congress on Tuesday moved close to final approval of a bill that would require group health insurance plans to provide more generous coverage for treatment of mental illnesses, comparable to what they already provide for physical illnesses. The Senate approved the legislation as part of a tax bill promoting the use of alternative fuels, including wind and solar power. The bill, passed by a vote ...

Executive sentenced in Serono fraud case   BOSTON -- The president of a medical device company was sentenced Wednesday to three years probation and fined $10,000 for plotting with Swiss-based Serono Laboratories to increase...

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.

Ahead of the Bell: Natus Medical downgraded   A Needham and Co. analyst downgraded shares of Natus Medical Inc. Wednesday, saying he expects the medical device maker be hurt if hospitals decrease their spending in 2009.

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 ...

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