News For: X Ray Costs No InsuranceHealth insurance costs grow 5% in '08 Health insurance premiums rose a modest 5% this year for coverage that's getting skimpier, researchers say. Job-based health insurance premiums rise 5 percent Premiums for job-based health insurance are up 5 percent in 2008 and have more than doubled since 1999, a growth rate that far outpaces inflation and the increase in workers' wages over the same period, according to an annual survey of employers. 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. Survey: Workers facing higher health insurance premiums, deductibles Health insurance premiums rose modestly this year but more workers are facing higher deductibles, according a Kaiser Family Foundation survey released Wednesday. City Council considering kicking in for health insurance costs, wants unions to pay more Berwyn aldermen are considering whether to kick-in part of the cost of their city-provided health insurance in a move aimed at upping union members��� contributions to insurance. Obama releases new ad criticizing 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. Biotechnology Drug Costs in U.S. Rise 8.7 Percent, AARP Says Sept. 25 -- Prices of specialty drugs used to treat complex conditions in the elderly, such as cancer and multiple sclerosis, rose three times the rate of inflation last year in the U.S., according to a survey. Epsom, Pembroke join forces with other towns to save on health care BY JENN McDOWELL Epsom and Pembroke will hope to see some lower health insurance costs for town employees after they agreed to share costs with some neighboring towns. The Suncook Valley Regional Town Association, made up of representatives from Epsom, Pembroke, Chichester, Pittsfield and Barnstead, has asked the Local Government Center, which handles all of the employee benefits for ... 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. Legislation would expand insurance benefits for treatment of addiction, mental illness 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. |




