News For: Utah Federal Health InsuranceCorzine urges U.S. to create universal health care system WASHINGTON -- Gov. Jon S. Corzine urged the federal government Thursday to create a system in which all Americans have health insurance, equating universal health care to a moral responsibility for lawmakers. Health insurance going up for Shreveport employees Associated Press - September 19, 2008 8:44 AM ET SHREVEPORT, La. - Health insurance costs are going up for many city workers in Shreveport. Farm, Ranch Families Struggle With Rising Health Care Costs WASHINGTON ��� America���s farm and ranch families are paying top dollar for health insurance that inadequately covers their needs and causes them significant financial risk, according to a report released today from The Access Project and sponsored by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. Corzine champions health care reform in D.C. Gov. Corzine urged the federal government today to create a system to ensure all Americans have health insurance and to support states that are taking steps to help more of their residents gain coverage. Studies Look At Hispanics' Access To U.S. Health Care System Three studies published online on Wednesday in the American Journal of Public Health look at how poverty, language and health insurance coverage affect access to care among foreign-born U.S. residents, particularly Hispanics, HealthDay/U.S. News & World Report reports. In the first study, C. Annette DuBard of University of North Carolina's Cecil G. County retirees to pay more for health insurance Former county employees looked on Tuesday as the Mendocino County Board of Supervisors voted to increase the amount some retirees pay for health insurance. County adopts insurance plans The Crawford County Board of Commissioners on Friday approved health insurance coverage plans for its employees for next year. Meeting details Florida's health care plan Gov. Charlie Crist touted Florida's low-cost health insurance program Thursday as a model for a nationwide fix for rising medical premiums - though the program hasn't started here yet. 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. Insurance choices for jobless Q: I just lost my job. What are the best options for preserving some form of health insurance? |


