News For: Preexisting health Plans For AsthmaHealth care costs take bigger bite from paychecks Many workers get less from plans WASHINGTON — Premiums for job-based health insurance are up 5 percent in 2008 and have more than doubled since 1999, a growth rate that far outpaces inflation and the increase in workers' wages over the same period, according to an annual survey of employers. Health insurance costs grow more gradually in 2008 WASHINGTON -- Health insurance premiums rose a modest 5 percent this year for coverage that's getting skimpier, researchers say. Manatee school health plans up for vote The Manatee County school board today is scheduled to vote on changing health insurance plans for all employees. Health-care costs to rise in '09 Get ready to add ''health care'' to the list of things that probably will cost you more next year. A national survey released Wednesday reveals that 40 percent of companies say they're ''very likely'' or ''somewhat likely'' to increase the amount employees pay for their health insurance in 2009. Multiple cancer survivor, Corona volunteer to complete Walk for Health in wheelchair To find Sharon Martinez at Saturday's breast cancer walk in Corona, just look for the biggest crowd. And her wheelchair. Baylor plans cancer center in Dallas rivaling M.D. Anderson Baylor Health Care System on Friday expects to announce plans for a $350 million, 450,000-square-foot cancer center, featuring a 120-bed cancer hospital and the largest outpatient cancer center in Texas. Health insurance coverage of mental illnesses gets push Congress on Tuesday moved close to final approval of a bill that would require group health insurance plans to provide more generous coverage for treatment of mental illnesses, comparable to what they already provide for physical illnesses. The Senate approved the legislation as part of a tax bill promoting the use of alternative fuels, including wind and solar power. The bill, passed by a vote ... Rise in health care premiums outpaces inflation and wages Washington — Premiums for job-based health insurance are up 5 percent in 2008 and have more than doubled since 1999, a growth rate that far outpaces inflation and the increase in workers' wages over the same period, according to an annual survey of employers. Meanwhile, a growing number of workers at smaller firms are getting less coverage for their money as health plans with high deductibles ... John Schwarz: McCain's Health Care Plan Would Limit State Regulatory Authority, Leaving People Vulnerable McCain's proposals would allow health insurers to offer the same health plans throughout the nation without any or little state oversight. Thursdayâ€s Health Chats to feature Chin Dr. Conway Chin, medical director of Genesis Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Services will headline this week’s Health Chats online session, set for 9 a.m. Thursday. |




