News For: Military Reserve InsuranceObama criticizes McCain on health insurance regulation Democratic presidential nominee Sen. Barack Obama Ill. over the weekend criticized Republican presidential nominee Sen. John McCain Ariz. for an article that McCain wrote about the health insurance market in an "obscure journal," the Washington Post reports. Town seeks union vote on GIC insurance plan after negotiation ‘impasse’ The Oct. 1 deadline looms and for the second straight year, negotiations between the Swampscott Board of Selectmen and the town’s employees about health insurance plans have reached an impasse .... City Council considering kicking in for health insurance costs, wants unions to pay more Berwyn aldermen are considering whether to kick-in part of the cost of their city-provided health insurance in a move aimed at upping union members’ contributions to insurance. Finance Q&A: Job loss and health insurance Question: I just lost my job. What are the best options for preserving some form of health insurance? Answer: Don't confuse "best" with "affordable." One of the first lessons many unemployed people learn is how expensive health insurance really can be. Health insurance options after losing a job If you've just lost your job, what are the best options for preserving some form of health insurance? First, don't confuse “best” with “affordable.” One of the first lessons many unemployed people learn is how expensive health insurance can be. Be wary of medical discount cards Mark Sarmadi, a diabetic, thought he had found the answer to getting health coverage when a salesman pitched him what he thought was a low-cost insurance program. English proposes new health-care plan U.S. Rep. Phil English is touting a new health-care plan that promises to be as portable as a 401k. The Healthy Americans Bill would allow most Americans to choose his or her own health plan instead of health insurance from an employer. Divided Pa. Legislature heads into home stretch HARRISBURG — Senate Republicans held a news conference last week to pressure the House to vote on seven government integrity reforms. Around the same time, House Democrats were criticizing senators for inaction on health insurance legislation. |


