News For: Which health PlanJohn 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. What should I consider when picking a health plan? Q: My company will offer some new choices for health benefit plans during its open-enrollment period. What are the most important things to consider when picking a plan? A: Health insurance easily grows confusing, especially when a human resources... What should I consider when picking a health plan? Q: My company will offer some new choices for health benefit plans during its open-enrollment period. What are the most important things to consider when picking a plan? A: Health insurance easily grows confusing, especially when a human resources representative throws an alphabet soup of terms like HMOs, PPOs or HSAs at you. You should start sorting through options by thinking about your ... Democratic Presidential Nominee Obama Releases New Ad Criticizing GOP Nominee 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. English proposes new health-care plan U.S. Rep. Phil English is touting a new health-care plan that promises to be as portable as a 401k. The Healthy Americans Bill would allow most Americans to choose his or her own health plan instead of health insurance from an employer. School board to consider health plan changes The Manatee County school board is scheduled to vote on changing health insurance plans for teachers and aides on Wednesday. Obama's Health Plan Offers Private, Public Options Mykl Oswald, a waiter in a Short North bar and restaurant, considers health insurance a must. He's happy with the coverage his employer provides. Health insurance costs grow more gradually in 2008 Health insurance premiums rose a modest 5 percent this year for coverage that's getting skimpier, researchers say. Grimes proposes insurance plan HELENA - Republican state auditor candidate Duane Grimes has proposed a five-point plan he says will control "skyrocketing health insurance costs" in Montana, including changes for the popular Insure Montana program for small businesses. 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. |




