| Search 1) News For: Vermont Health Policy Plan Economists say Obama's health plan won't cut costs and McCain's won't lower ranks of uninsured WASHINGTON - John McCain's health plan won't lower the ranks of the uninsured. Barack Obama's fails to curb the soaring cost of health care, meaning initial gains in helping more people buy health insurance would eventually be undermined. Lawmakers' session for N.C. health plan not likely RALEIGH - The General Assembly probably won't need a special session to deal with an ailing health insurance program for state employees and retirees and their dependents, legislative leaders said Monday. The head of the North Carolina State Health Plan presented data to a legislative oversight committee showing it's projected to lose between $264 million and $281 million during the ... National's Health Policy Welcomed, New Zealand Medical Association The New Zealand Medical Association welcomes the release today of Part 1 of the National Party's health policy. "We welcome in particular their recognition that clinicians need to have more say in the planning and delivery of our health services," says NZMA Chairman Dr Peter Foley. The reference to trusting and empowering clinicians more is very welcome. YSU's hidden health insurance For the past two years, Youngstown State University has offered students health insurance coverage from the Canton-based provider, Aultra Administrative Group. This plan is serviced through the Victor H. Buck and Guy G. Latessa Insurance Agencies. Liberals promote drug plan, Tories to help home buyers Liberal Leader Stephane Dion announced the new drug plan - to be funded over four years - would help Canadians suffering from serious illnesses as cancer, diabetes and arthritis, meanwhile Prime Minister Stephen Harper will continue to argue for his 'steady hand' approach to managing the economy with a policy announcement aimed at first-time home buyers. What are health insurance options after job loss? Q: I just lost my job. What are the best options for preserving some form of health insurance? Neither presidential candidate's healthcare plan is a perfect solution By KEVIN FREKING WASHINGTON ��� John McCain���s health plan won���t lower the ranks of the uninsured. Barack Obama���s fails to curb the soaring cost of healthcare, meaning that initial gains in helping more people buy health insurance would eventually be undermined. That���s the assessment by healthcare economists who critiqued the plans of the two presidential candidates. The critiques, published today ... Health Net To Reinstate Canceled Health Insurance Policies In California, Pay Fine, Reimburse Former Plan Members For ... Health Net on Thursday agreed to reinstate coverage for 926 former members in California whose policies were canceled after they filed claims and to pay $3.6 million in fines, the Los Angeles Times reports. The company also will pay as much as about $14 million to reimburse expenses for medically necessary care that would have been covered had the policies not been cancelled. Lawmakers' Session For NC Health Plan Not Likely RALEIGH, N.C. - The General Assembly probably won't need a special session to deal with an ailing health insurance program for state employees and retirees and their dependents, legislative leaders said Monday. Entrepreneurs look to candidates for health care reform Jody Hall considers herself lucky to be able to offer health insurance to the 55 employees of her two Seattle coffeehouses, V��rit�� Coffee and Cupcake Royale. But she may not be able to afford it much longer. Her premiums, currently $6,000 a month, took a staggering 40% leap last year. Even that is just for major medical, coverage that she calls "compromised." And it's available only to employees ... |




