| Md. launching health insurance aid program for small businesses WASHINGTON COUNTY - Despite the economy, Maryland is betting its new Health Insurance Partnership for small businesses will be popular. Ellen Valentino, state director of the National Federation of Independent Business, is convinced many will sign up fast. "We think it's going to go quick," Valentino said. "... This is a program that I think makes absolute sense for small-business owners who ... Health insurance provision stalls Easthampton school contract talks EASTHAMPTON - Contract talks for unionized school employees are stalled because of concern about a health insurance provision. Your Future Includes Health Insurance, Says Florida Health Insurance Web "The Democratic Party, if elected on November 4, 2008 will deliver health insurance to every man, woman, and child," that according to Morgan Moran of Florida Health Insurance Web, a health insurance web site. Moran spoke after the Democratic Convention in Denver saying, "One thing is for certain, electing Obama means an affordable health insurance plan for everyone. PRWeb Aug 31, 2008 ... 9:35 a.m. — Retirees to hold meeting today on health insurance concerns 9:35 a.m. — Government retirees and survivors will host a meeting with senators, insurance companies and the GovGuam Retirement Fund to discuss critical concerns of the elderly regarding the rise of health insurance benefits at 2:30 p.m. today at the Mangilao Senior Citizens Center, according to a news release from Dinana Para I Direchun Guahan Retirees & Survivors Inc. Health costs to see hefty jump For three years, employees with Nashville-based Southwestern/Great American Inc. haven't seen an increase in what they pay toward the cost of health insurance. Health care solutions can come with own ailments Two years ago, the good people in my native Massachusetts came up with a solution to the health insurance crunch. Every adult in the commonwealth must have health insurance — or face legal penalties. Residents now can choose from a panoply of new, cheap policies — some as low as $250 a month. Small business owners excited about health program, but some left out WASHINGTON COUNTY - Sharpsburg auto repair shop owner Bryan Gabriel is excited about Maryland's new health insurance subsidy plan for small businesses. It means affordable coverage for him and his wife, who share a more expensive policy now, and also for their two B&B Automotive mechanics, who have no such insurance. "So, usually, medical bills are paid out of your pocket - that's the most ... Health insurance group spent $1.9M lobbying in 2Q America's Health Insurance Plans, the trade group that represents the health insurance industry, spent nearly $1.9 million lobbying the federal government in the second quarter. 9:55 a.m. — Retirees, survivors to meet Sunday regarding GovGuam health insurance 9:55 a.m. — Government retirees and survivors will host a meeting with senators, insurance companies and the GovGuam Retirement Fund to discuss critical concerns of the elderly regarding the rise of health insurance benefits at 2:30 p.m. Aug. 31 at the Mangilao Senior Citizens Center. Census: Fewer Americans lack health insurance Participation in government health insurance programs -- particularly those aimed at children -- increased from 2006 to 2007, leading to a decrease in the number of Americans lacking insurance, the U.S. Census Bureau said Tuesday. |


