News For: Small business health Insurance PlansRising health insurance costs outpace income: report WASHINGTON Wisconsin workers who have trimmed family budgets to pay health insurance premiums already know the costs have risen, but they may be shocked to learn by how much. County adopts insurance plans The Crawford County Board of Commissioners on Friday approved health insurance coverage plans for its employees for next year. Survey ranks Arkansas No. 1 in amount of teachers' pay going to insurance 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. After 5 years, Maine health program faces problems Five years after Gov. John Baldacci signed into law a bill creating Dirigo Health, the state-sponsored health insurance program has yet to come close to its goal of covering a large share of Maine's uninsured. Health plan for small biz comes with a catch When it comes to health insurance, always read the fine print. Rising health insurance costs outpace income in Wisconsin WASHINGTON - Wisconsin workers who have trimmed family budgets to pay health insurance premiums already know the costs have risen, but they may be shocked to learn by how much. New ICMA/CIGNA Guide for Local Government Managers Focuses on Improving Community Health and Reducing Costs RICHMOND, Va.----Every year, five percent of healthy employees become sick as a result of aging, unhealthy lifestyle choices, or other risk factors, according to CIGNA, one of the nation���s leading health service companies. Alta docs call on health board to communicate pandemic plans The organization representing Alberta's doctors and medical students says it needs regular communication from the province's new Health Services Board about preparations for an influenza pandemic. Insurance Denies Life-Saving Surgery, Calling It "Cosmetic" "Aetna health insurance has denied me coverage to treat a disconnected jawbone and insufficient airway, which is called mandible/maxillary hypoplasia," explains Karen George of Woodbridge, Virginia. "Aetna stated they see no necessity for surgery except for cosmetic reasons despite the fact that I have medical necessity letters from six different doctors. MDdatacor Chosen to Support Health Care Quality Program for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska MDdatacor, Inc., a leader in health care quality management solutions for health plans and providers, today announced a new contract with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska to support the health plan's quality program, which initially focuses on members with diabetes and hypertension. |


