News For: Nationwide Benefits Assocation health PlanEnglish 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. What Happens to Your Benefits After Bankruptcy It can be difficult getting answers to questions about the fate of benefits -- such as pensions, 401s and health insurance -- right after a company goes bust. Ambitious health reform plan faces an uphill battle While many residents and health advocates are enthusiastic about Oregon���s health reform plan, the state���s health insurance trade group opposes several of its fundamental tenets. Jerome County may still raise benefits deductible Jerome County employees may still see one large change to their medical benefits in October after the county commissioners renewed their Blue Cross of Idaho plan on Monday afternoon by a 2-1 vote. Australian govt to water down health insurance plan CANBERRA, Sept 23 Reuters - The Australian government will water down plans to reform private health insurance in order to win support in the upper house Senate to pass the new laws, Health Minister Nicola Roxon said on Tuesday. Economy Could Tax State Health Program, Officials Say The state's healthcare advocate is concerned that businesses struggling with tough economic times might cancel their health insurance plans, prompting more people to enroll in the state's new Charter Oak Health Plan Network. Plan for social housing endorsed by VIHA's top doctor Nanaimo's ambitious $45-million social housing plan has won a strong endorsement from Vancouver Island's top doctor. "Kudos to Nanaimo city council for putting together a report that is impressive," said Dr. Richard Stanwick, Vancouver Island Health Authority chief medical officer. Meeting details Florida's health care plan Gov. Charlie Crist touted Florida's low-cost health insurance program Thursday as a model for a nationwide fix for rising medical premiums - though the program hasn't started here yet. Obama Ad Attacks McCain On Health Insurance RTTNews - Health insurance is the focus of the latest ad from Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama, who accuses Republican rival John McCain of working to deregulate the health insurance marketplace. WellPoint's Dr. Alan Rosenberg to Address Industry's Top Medical Technology Conference WellPoint, Inc., the nation's largest health benefits company, today announced Dr. Alan Rosenberg's participation at AdvaMed 2008, one of the medical technology industry's premier conferences. |


