News For: Ppom health Insurance Plan63% - Government Guaranteed Health Care Nearly two-thirds of Americans 63% favor a government guarantee of universal health insurance, even if it means raising taxes; 34% are opposed. Survey ranks Arkansas No. 1 in amount of teachers' pay going to insurance By John Lyon Arkansas News Bureau LITTLE ROCK - A recent survey of 36 states ranked Arkansas No. 1 in the percentage of teachers' pay taken up by out-of-pocket health insurance costs, the head of the state's largest teachers union told legislators Monday. Professor Co-Authors Critique of McCain Health Insurance Plan Results of Senator John McCain's proposed health insurance reforms will "tend to raise costs, reduce the generosity of benefits, and leave people with fewer consumer protections." Employees to face greater burden of health care costs Despite a leveling off in health insurance premium hikes, the tough economy is forcing more than half the nation’s employers to shift more of the cost of health coverage to their workers in the coming year. 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. 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. 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 coverage can vex laid-off workers I just lost my job, what are the best options for preserving some form of health insurance? Health care options for unemployed Q: I just lost my job. What are the best options for preserving some form of health insurance? Alabama initiates new health care plan Alabama’s high obesity rate has once again placed the state in the negative spotlight. The Alabama State Employees’ Insurance Board recently received national attention for its new health insurance program, which media have dubbed a “fat tax”. Outlets like FOXNews.com falsely state the plan will charge state employees an extra $25 a month if they don’t visit the doctor for a check-up. ... |




