News For: trigon Blue Cross Blue sheild health InsuranceLOCAL NEWS Supporters of the Health Care for America Now coalition will assemble at 11 a.m. today outside the Excellus Blue Cross/Blue Shield insurance offices at 150 N. Main St. in Elmira for a demonstration and press conference. Blue seeks the green William Marino joined Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield in 1992, when the state's biggest health insurer was losing money and was viewed as slow to anticipate sweeping changes in the health-care landscape. 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. Honoring heroes: Blue Mass at Notre Dame Notre Dame High School commemorated the events of Sept. 11, 2001, on the morning of Sept. 12 with a special Mass to honor America's first responders. Traditionally called the Blue Mass, the ceremony was meant to honor police and fire-rescue teams. Police officers, firefighters and emergency medical technicians from across Chicagoland were invited. ��� Health insurance surplus The accumulated surplus of the National Health Insurance Corp. has exceeded 2.4 trillion won, disproving the expectation that a deficit would snowball due to a surge in chronic disease and aging. Health insurance costs grow more gradually in 2008 WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Health insurance premiums rose a modest 5 percent this year for coverage that's getting skimpier, researchers say. 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. 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. The 5 percent increase was comparable to last year's uptick. Overall, premiums for family coverage increased to $12,680 and premiums for single... Hospital, Anthem Still Doing Battle No Face-to-face Meeting Yet ELLSWORTH ��� With the contract between Maine Coast Memorial Hospital and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Maine set to expire in less than a week, both sides say they will continue to negotiate a new contract. Insurance pool talks at impasse PITTSFIELD ��� City officials and representatives from Pittsfield's 17 public employee unions suddenly broke off talks yesterday regarding the municipal workers switching to a state-run health insurance system. |




