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Health insurance premiums jump 5 pct this year   U.S. health insurance premiums rose 5 percent on average this year and more companies shifted an additional share of the cost to workers, an annual survey of businesses said on Wednesday.

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.

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 premiums grow a modest 5 percent, analysts say sharper increases to come  WASHINGTON - 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.

2009 health-insurance forecast: Less coverage, more cost  Most workers will see "skimpier and less comprehensive" employer-based health insurance coverage next year, according to an outlook released today.

Health insurance costs grow more gradually in 2008  WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Health insurance premiums rose a modest 5 percent this year for coverage that's getting skimpier, researchers say.

Health insurance premiums up 5 percent, study finds  Premiums for employer-sponsored health insurance rose a modest 5 percent this year, according to a nationwide survey released Wednesday morning -- numbers that are close to what South Florida employers are reporting.

Australian Senate defeats health insurance changes  CANBERRA, Sept 24 Reuters - The upper house of Australia's parliament voted down government plans to make it easier for people to abandon private health insurance on Wednesday, in a move that could bring relief to some listed health insurers.

Survey: Workers facing higher health insurance premiums, deductibles  Health insurance premiums rose modestly this year but more workers are facing higher deductibles, according a Kaiser Family Foundation survey released Wednesday.

Looking for Free or Low-cost Health Insurance?   - It's no secret that accessing health care is a challenge for the 47 million Americans who are uninsured. Lack of health insurance forces many Americans to choose the health care they receive based on what they can afford, not what they actually need.

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