| 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. Bartow Saves Money With New Health Insurance BARTOW | A new health insurance plan for Bartow city employees will save the city an estimated $232,000 annually, commissioners learned Wednesday. 6:20 p.m. — Legislature to hold hearing on GovGuam health insurance 6:20 p.m. — The legislative committee with oversight of health issues will hold a public hearing at 9 a.m. Sept. 10 in the Guam Legislature Public Hearing Room to discuss provisions contained in the new medical and dental health insurance options for the government of Guam. America’s Health Insurance Plans launches education campaign America’s Health Insurance Plans launched a new national education campaign to better inform people about risks of needing long-term care and the financial protection long-term care insurance provides. 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. Julie Williams When lack of insurance or low income prevents payment of medical bills, patients can find themselves tied up in a lawsuit. In St. Joseph, those on the receiving end of that litigation complain of the treatment they’ve received from a collection agency for Heartland Health. Money Tip: 3 alternatives to COBRA NEW YORK -- If you've recently lost your job, or are soon to be unemployed, you're going to want to know what your health insurance options are. ... Number of Kansans without insurance rises TOPEKA -- Kansas was one of only 10 states in the nation where the percentage of people without health insurance increased, according to newly released survey results by the U.S. Census Bureau. Connecticut among 5 states to post decline in residents without health insurance Connecticut is one of five states in which the percentage of people without health insurance has dipped over the past few years, according to new Census Bureau figures. When to appeal a health claim denial Question | What recourse does a patient have when a health insurer or managed-care provider rejects a claim? Answer | A patient's first step should be talking to the insurer. Most have a toll-free number or help line people can use to ask questions or start an internal review of their claim. How the insurer handles this review can vary from state to state or by benefit plan. |


