News For: Medical Insurance Quotes EpilepsyPermanently Disabled At Age 46 Because Insurance Refused To Pay For MRI "My medical problems started in 1998, but I wasn't diagnosed for five years" begins Carol Black of Cleveland, Ohio. "My doctor at the time wanted to do an MRI of my spine, because my symptoms mimicked those of multiple sclerosis. The MRI was denied by the insurance company, who claimed my symptoms were not severe enough to warrant the test. Sincere docs put focus on AMA insurance plan Lewis Lazare: Before the economy went into a tailspin, health insurance was a major topic of discussion on the presidential campaign trail. But the Chicago-based American Medical Association still believes health insurance for all Americans is a matter of utmost importance as Barack Obama and John McCain vie for the presidency. 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. Legislation offers insurance parity for mental health coverage 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 surplus The accumulated surplus of the National Health Insurance Corp. has exceeded 2.4 trillion won, disproving the expectation that a deficit would snowball due to a surge in chronic disease and aging. Court trustee to watch over Access Medical Group A former manager of health clinics will observe the quality of medical care at a Lower Hudson Valley medical practice that filed for protection from creditors in U.S. Bankruptcy Court last month. 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. Oakland County seeks medical leadership Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson announced Wednesday a major campaign to make the county a world-recognized destination for medical care, health care industry jobs and biotechnology research. Democratic Presidential Nominee Obama Releases New Ad Criticizing GOP Nominee McCain On Health Insurance Regulation Democratic presidential nominee Sen. Barack Obama Ill. on Monday released an advertisement that criticized Republican presidential nominee Sen. John McCain Ariz. for his views on health care and an article in which he discusses regulation of the health insurance market, the Boston Globe's "Political Intelligence" reports Rhee, "Political Intelligence," Boston Globe, 9/22. Baird lauds passage of mental-health parity bill The U.S. Houses of Representatives has passed a bill requiring health insurance providers nationwide to cover mental health treatment on an equal basis with medical care, a concept known as... |


