News For: Prince Edward Island Dental InsuranceHealth 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 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. Legislation offers insurance parity for mental health coverage 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. 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. Sincere docs put focus on AMA insurance plan Lewis Lazare: Before the economy went into a tailspin, health insurance was a major topic of discussion on the presidential campaign trail. But the Chicago-based American Medical Association still believes health insurance for all Americans is a matter of utmost importance as Barack Obama and John McCain vie for the presidency. Galveston: A painful homecoming GALVESTON, Texas — Ten days after Hurricane Ike, this devastated beach town reopened to residents Wednesday with stern warnings about what still lurks on the island — rotting cattle carcasses, snakes and swarms of mosquitoes — and what isn't there: drinking water, reliable electricity, medical care Obama releases new ad criticizing McCain on health insurance regulation Democratic presidential nominee Sen. Barack Obama Ill. on Monday released an advertisement that criticized Republican presidential nominee Sen. John McCain Ariz. for his views on health care and an article in which he discusses regulation of the health insurance market, the Boston Globe's "Political Intelligence" reports Rhee, "Political Intelligence," Boston Globe, 9/22. Health Insurance Costs Grow More Gradually in 2008 Sept. 24, 2008 Associated Press WASHINGTON - Health insurance premiums rose a modest 5 percent this year for coverage that's getting skimpier, researchers say. Ike-battered Galveston allows residents to return Ten days after Hurricane Ike, this devastated beach town reopened to residents Wednesday with stern warnings about what still lurks on the island _ rotting cattle carcasses, snakes and swarms of mosquitoes _ and what isn't there: drinking water, reliable electricity, medical care or sewer service. Congress Backs Parity in Coverage of Illnesses Congress moved close to approving a bill that would require health insurance plans to provide treatment of mental illnesses comparable to what they already provide for physical illnesses. |


