Help the 'everyday' folk Nov 21, 2009
Louisiana employees will not receive a cost of living raise, but our health insurance, with the state is being increased by 3. Those who receive Social Security are already struggling to get by on what they now receive. (New Iberia, LA)
Good Neighbor Sugar Mill Nov 21, 2009
Area Resident wrote on Nov 18, 2009 10:00 AM:" Cajunator, you took the words right out of my mouth! Take a poll of small business owners. I own a small business. I offer my employees a retirement plan, disability insurance, but not health insurance. I can't afford that. The business where I work does not offer health insurance. Most of this farm labor is seasonal. Also, whomever posted that these laborers make $5.00 an hour, I am laughing at you. They have to follow standard minimum wage laws.... (New Iberia, LA)
The Nativism Tax Nov 21, 2009
What it will cost you to deny health insurance to illegal immigrants ... Joe Wilson, R-S.C., shot back: "!" What Obama meant was that health care reform would not extend government subsidies to illegal aliens to purchase health insurance ... What Wilson meant was that health care reform would nonetheless allow illegal immigrants who were uninsured to purchase unsubsidized health insurance through the exchanges that reform would create. (Slate)
Conroy cartoon: On health insurance coverage Nov 21, 2009
Health Insurance coverage COLOR.jpg ... Conroy cartoon on health insurance coverage. (Wakefield Daily Item, MA)
Miss. high court: Medicaid erred on pharmacy rule Nov 21, 2009
Medicaid is a federal-state health insurance program for the needy, aged, blind and disabled and for low-income families with children. The pharmacies sued Medicaid in 2008 shortly after the program sought to implement the new method of payments. (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News)
Paraprofessionals have their say about pay Nov 21, 2009
School business manager Dave DeGennaro said his best guess for the payroll change was to make it easier for the employees to pay their health insurance premiums ... The paraprofessionals said they have been asking about how they will be able to pay for their health insurance over the holidays when they will not be working and therefore not receive a regular paycheck in early January ... Right now, they pay for their health insurance each month in two installments, one from the first check of the... (Cohasset Mariner, MA)
State regents debate tuition hikes, furloughs Nov 21, 2009
In case the state budget is in a crisis when lawmakers meet again in early 2011, Gamble recommended the regents consider preparing for employee furloughs and reducing or ending health insurance for part-time employees. Dan Villa, Gov. Brian Schweitzer's education policy advisor, objected to the idea of raising tuition. (Montana Standard, MT)
Munich Re's Ergo Drops KarstadtQuelle, Victoria, Hamburg-Mannheimer Brands Nov 21, 2009
Hamburg-Mannheimers legal-expenses insurance business will become part of D.A.S., while Victorias health insurance will be merged into Ergos DKV Deutsche Krankenversicherung unit, Europes biggest health insurer. Munich Re on Nov. 5 scrapped a target to almost double profit at Ergo to more than 900 million euros between 2006 and 2012 after nine-month profit at the primary insurance unit dropped 75 percent to 95 million euros. (Bloomberg -- Germany)
Senate Nears First Healthcare Vote Nov 21, 2009
Some business trade groups were unhappy about the proposal, including America's Health Insurance Plans, which represents the insurance industry, and the National Federation of Independent Business, which represents small businesses. "The new healthcare taxes and fees will raise the cost of coverage for individuals, families, and employers," said Karen Ignagni, president of America's Health Insurance Plans. (Newsmax)
Employers pay more for Hawaii worker health insurance Nov 21, 2009
Hawaii employers paid an average of $3,380 a year for each full-time employee s health insurance in 2008, according to a new report ... It highlights what local employers have known for years they pay the major share of health insurance costs in Hawaii and that burden continues to get heavier. (Pacific Business News, HI)
Chamber creates health insurance option Nov 21, 2009
Greater Chamber rolls out health insurance option for small businesses - San Antonio Business Journal ... Greater Chamber rolls out health insurance option for small businesses ... The has established a new health insurance program that will be open to businesses that are chamber members. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
Perry County commissioners eyeing cuts, tax increase Nov 21, 2009
Rising health insurance is also an issue, said Commissioner Stephen Naylor, noting a 32 percent increase in costs between the 2008 and 2009 budgets. The commissioners are hoping to reduce those costs through a health insurance cooperative with other counties, Naylor explained. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Obama drops by daughter Sasha's school for event Nov 21, 2009
Get Affordable Health Insurance Quotes Online - Plans from $30 / Month. Drive Less than 2 Hours a Day. (Yahoo News -- Politics)
OUR VIEW: For some, county pay raise looks good Nov 21, 2009
Michael wrote on Nov 18, 2009 8:03 AM:" Interesting that Bill failed to recount the raises that other government/private employees received this year, and social security increase (5%) which are quite generous compared to the county. While it is never a good time for government employees to get increases, $10 a week compared to a 9% increase in health insurance cost pretty much negates such a lavish increase. The budget next year will likely not only see no increases which should satisfy Bill,... (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Neb. Boy Awaits Heart Transplant Nov 21, 2009
Jeremy has already reached his $1 million lifetime cap on their private health insurance. He now has a statewide plan, but it doesn't cover everything. (7 KETV Omaha)
Perry County commissioners say 'sizable' tax increase likely Nov 21, 2009
Rising health insurance is also an issue, said Commissioner Stephen Naylor, noting a 32 percent increase in costs between the 2008 and 2009 budgets. Were looking at cuts. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Syracuse runs away from No. 6 North Carolina Nov 21, 2009
Are You Paying Too Much For Health Insurance. Find Out re Free. (Yahoo News)
School district workers pump insurance claims to $5.7 million Nov 21, 2009
Published: Wednesday, November 18, 2009 12:48 PM MST The Campbell County School Districts health insurance claims from the past two years have racked up claims totaling $5. 7 million more than theyve contributed. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
A look inside the task force Nov 20, 2009
According to the task force Web site, two members are affiliated with nonprofit health insurance entities ... Most of the member companies of American Health Insurance Plans, an association of more than 1,300 health insurance providers, look to the task force as the standard, said Susan Pisano, spokesperson for the insurance group. (CNN)
Carole Estabrook: Schools can't be targets for cuts Nov 20, 2009
Andy b wrote on Nov 16, 2009 10:50 AM:" My wife is a teacher so I know pretty well the "perks" you get. Lots of time off and an excellent pension, disabilty insurance and health insurance. Are teachers overpaid? No. Are teachers underpaid victims at the mercy of the world? Definitely not. Teachers are very important and deserve more respect than they are usually given. Get rid of tenure and the unions protection of bad teachers and everybody including 90% of teachers would be better off. ".... (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Citizen Webitor Nov 20, 2009
rayhami wrote on Aug 16, 2009 1:54 AM:" I would like to comment on an article posted on Yahoo yesterday titled: The 50 richest colleges: This report is good and people really need to know this information because these institutions are educational institutions and are in business to educate young people and to serve as good examples for the younger generations. With that in mind our country is going through tough times right now, the very same system that enabled these individuals and... (Auburn Citizen, NY)
N.Y. court: Married gay couples entitled to benefits Nov 20, 2009
With Thursday's court decision, legally married same-sex couples will be entitled to public employee health insurance coverage and certain other benefits provided to heterosexual spouses. The lawsuit challenged the granting of those benefits by the state Civil Service Department and Westchester County, and was upheld in a lower court. (Pensacola News Journal)
How China and the US can boost the global economy Nov 20, 2009
Get Affordable Health Insurance Quotes Online - Plans from $30 / Month. Free 3-bureau Credit Report includes Transunion, Equifax, Experian. (Yahoo News)
No. 6 N. Carolina beats No. 15 Ohio St 77-73 Nov 20, 2009
Are You Paying Too Much For Health Insurance. Find Out re Free. (Yahoo News)
AP: Gay Couples Blast Federal Defense of Marriage Act Nov 20, 2009
In court documents filed Tuesday, the couples say the federal Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) violates the equal protection clause of the U.S. Constitution because it denies them access to federal benefits given to other married couples, including pensions, health insurance and the ability to file joint tax returns. They argue that the law "eviscerates" the historic power of the states to establish criteria for marriage. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
School district workers pump insurance claims to $5.7 million Nov 20, 2009
Published: Wednesday, November 18, 2009 12:48 PM MST The Campbell County School Districts health insurance claims from the past two years have racked up claims totaling $5. 7 million more than theyve contributed. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
OUR VIEW: For some, county pay raise looks good Nov 20, 2009
Michael wrote on Nov 18, 2009 8:03 AM:" Interesting that Bill failed to recount the raises that other government/private employees received this year, and social security increase (5%) which are quite generous compared to the county. While it is never a good time for government employees to get increases, $10 a week compared to a 9% increase in health insurance cost pretty much negates such a lavish increase. The budget next year will likely not only see no increases which should satisfy Bill,... (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
To outcry, Brigham's heads to bankruptcy Nov 20, 2009
Employees say they suspected something was amiss; they were paid in cash in recent weeks and health insurance was canceled months ago ... She said she called the attorney general s office to complain when her health insurance was suddenly dropped. (Boston Globe)
Senate Health-Care Bill Estimated to Cost $849 B Nov 20, 2009
The result, they said, would be that 94% of Americans would have health insurance coverage ... But the bill also delays the creation of state-based health insurance exchanges, in which individuals could shop for insurance policies, until 2014--one year later than the earlier versions of the bill ... The bill would create state-based health insurance "exchanges" in 2014, which individuals could use to shop for coverage. (SmartMoney)
Letters to the editor (11/20/09) Nov 20, 2009
While the debate over government health insurance continues, I believe that if the government controls the insurance price and practices, we can expect to see more issues like the recent statement from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, a government panel of doctors and scientists. They concluded that mammograms starting at age 40 "... often lead to false alarms and unneeded biopsies, without substantially improving women's odds of survival" and mammograms should not be performed until age... (Anchorage Daily News)
SGP Announces Conference Call for 2009 Third Quarter Results Nov 20, 2009
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Miss. high court: Medicaid erred on pharmacy rule Nov 20, 2009
Medicaid is a federal-state health insurance program for the needy, aged, blind and disabled and for low-income families with children. The pharmacies sued Medicaid in 2008 shortly after the program sought to implement the new method of payments. (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News)
Fat Fees And Smoker Surcharges Nov 20, 2009
Even if the 40-something mother of three leaves her job at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, the state of North Carolina guarantees her premium-free health insurance that will cover 80% of her health care costs for life. But's there's a hitch: she can't gain too much weight or start smoking. (Time.com)
No strike at Safeway, Fry’s stores Nov 20, 2009
The major sticking point seemed to be in the stores asking their employees to start paying a small portion of their health insurance premiums. It is still unknown if the employees will be paying any of those premiums, and it will remain unknown until details of the contract are released. (Wickenburg Sun, AZ)
Strike against hunger Nov 20, 2009
Taken with the millions of Americans who lack health insurance, it further illustrates the deepening divide between those who have and those who do not. And many more who have been struggling on the edge of that divide may find themselves slipping as experts expect the poverty rate to climb. (NJ.com -- Times)
Good Neighbor Sugar Mill Nov 20, 2009
Area Resident wrote on Nov 18, 2009 10:00 AM:" Cajunator, you took the words right out of my mouth! Take a poll of small business owners. I own a small business. I offer my employees a retirement plan, disability insurance, but not health insurance. I can't afford that. The business where I work does not offer health insurance. Most of this farm labor is seasonal. Also, whomever posted that these laborers make $5.00 an hour, I am laughing at you. They have to follow standard minimum wage laws.... (New Iberia, LA)
Help the 'everyday' folk Nov 20, 2009
Louisiana employees will not receive a cost of living raise, but our health insurance, with the state is being increased by 3. Those who receive Social Security are already struggling to get by on what they now receive. (New Iberia, LA)
NY court: Married gay couples entitled to benefits Nov 20, 2009
With Thursday's court decision, legally married same-sex couples will be entitled to public employee health insurance coverage and certain other benefits provided to heterosexual spouses. The lawsuit challenged the granting of those benefits by the state Civil Service Department and Westchester County, and was upheld in a lower court. (Concord Monitor)
Sound off! 11/18/09 Nov 20, 2009
I had to get supplemental health insurance and I have had three increases in that in this past year. I just got a letter saying it was going to increase on Jan. 1 ; That s run by private insurance and I wonder where it is going to stop. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
US stocks drop as recovery fears grow Nov 20, 2009
Health insurance stocks fell a day after US Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid released an $US849 billion healthcare reform bill that analysts said would extend coverage to tens of millions of the uninsured. Goldman Sachs said in a note the bill may cause problems for managed-care companies regarding profit margin regulation. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Project Runway Season 6 Winner to Have Holiday Dress Available Exclusively at Macy's Nov 20, 2009
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Coors Light Invites Fans to Experience The Zone at the 2009 Florida Classic Nov 20, 2009
Fans can start their weekend fun at the Coors Light Classic Kickoff Celebration at Urban Flats in downtown Orlando on Thursday, November 19, at 9:00 p.m. At this event, which is free to the public, Coors Light models will greet and register guests to win a Coors Light Mountain Bike, a 42" plasma television, andtickets to Saturdays game. For more information about Coors Light and the Florida Classic, go to CoorsLightClassic.com.About MillerCoors:Built on a foundation of great beer brands and... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Logo Rounds Out 2009 With the Launch of Its Online 'Year in Review' Video Hub for Lesbian and Gay Visitors and Their Family and Friends Nov 20, 2009
"* According to Comscore, through October, 2009.About Logo:Logo is the world's leading ad-supported cable, satellite, online, mobile and digital entertainment gay and lesbian-themed network, from MTV Networks, a unit of Viacom (NYSE: - , - ). Launched in 2005, Logo's cable channel is in more than 39 million homes across the United States and is complemented by a federation of online properties, including , , , , , and . Logo's content is distributed across all leading download-to-own, streaming... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
AUDIO from Medialink and Activision Blizzard: Call of Duty(R): Modern Warfare(R) 2 Breaking Entertainment Industry Records Nov 20, 2009
Get Affordable Health Insurance Quotes Online in Under 60 Seconds. ADVERTISEMENT. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
NDC Is A Tragedy To Ghana - JAKE Nov 20, 2009
This is because policies and programmes such as the School Feeding Programme, National Health Insurance Scheme, among others initiated under President John Agyekum Kufuor have been put at risk, he has said. He said the NDC has failed to expand the economy contrary to the expectations of many Ghanaians. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
In tough economy, students consider government jobs Nov 20, 2009
Lane-Steele also finds the health insurance, benefits and non-discrimination policies that government jobs provide to be appealing. In addition to providing opportunities to work for the public good, government jobs allow new employees to take on significant responsibilities. (Washington University Student Life, MO)
AP: Gay Couples Blast Federal Defense of Marriage Act Nov 19, 2009
In court documents filed Tuesday, the couples say the federal Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) violates the equal protection clause of the U.S. Constitution because it denies them access to federal benefits given to other married couples, including pensions, health insurance and the ability to file joint tax returns. They argue that the law "eviscerates" the historic power of the states to establish criteria for marriage. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
HCMC budget slashes positions, programs Nov 19, 2009
HCMC, which was already dealing with more uninsured patients because of the recession, was dealt another blow to its finances earlier this year when Gov. Tim Pawlenty used a line-item veto to suspend the state s General Assistance Medical Care (GAMC) health insurance program serving the poor. The Pawlenty administration announced earlier this month that GAMC recipients will be automatically enrolled in the state s MinnesotaCare. (Twin Cities Business Journal, MN)
Miss. high court: Medicaid erred on pharmacy rule Nov 19, 2009
Medicaid is a federal-state health insurance program for the needy, aged, blind and disabled and for low-income families with children. The pharmacies sued Medicaid in 2008 shortly after the program sought to implement the new method of payments. (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News)
New Web site is a one-stop job shop Nov 19, 2009
Her health insurance expires in six weeks. She needs a job now. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
Purina offers coverage for dog flu Nov 19, 2009
If your dog is exposed to another dog that has the canine influenza virus, it is highly likely your dog will come down with the dog flu, says Dr. William Craig, chief medical and underwriting director of PurinaCare Pet Health Insurance ... The pet health insurance industry is growing. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
Johnson's Cup dynasty: Greatness overlooked? Nov 19, 2009
It's a level of excellence that's tiring even for some of Johnson's fans, such as Carrie Castleberry, 34, a health insurance worker from Baton Rouge. "While Jimmie winning a fourth championship is amazing and may never be repeated, it does get old seeing him win," she says. (USA Today -- Sports)
Support for fed plan depends on question Nov 19, 2009
WASHINGTON - More Americans support creation of a new government-run health insurance plan to compete with the private insurance market, a new Associated Press poll finds, but the level of enthusiasm depends on how the question is asked. http://images. (Athens Banner-Herald)
County's tax levy on the rise Nov 19, 2009
Negotiated figures for health insurance and wage raises were included. Additionally, supervisors allocated $50,000 for a drug force officer at the request of Sheriff Chris Fitzgerald. (Chetek Alert, WI)
Poll: Majority favor ban on abortion funding Nov 19, 2009
The poll also indicates that the public might also favor legislation that would prevent many women from getting their health insurance plan to cover the cost of an abortion, even if no federal funds are involved ... And by a 51 percent to 45 percent margin, those questioned in the survey think that women who get abortions should pay the full costs out of their own pocket, even if they have private health insurance and no federal funds are involved ... The bill that passed the House 220-215... (CNN -- Health)
Sound off! 11/18/09 Nov 19, 2009
I had to get supplemental health insurance and I have had three increases in that in this past year. I just got a letter saying it was going to increase on Jan. 1 ; That s run by private insurance and I wonder where it is going to stop. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
Best Way to Grow Longer Thick Lashe... Nov 19, 2009
Latisse costs between $120 - $140 per month, but health insurance will not cover this expense since Latisse s usage is strictly for cosmetic reasons. Usage is daily, but once the desired results are achieved, many customers reduce their applications to one or two applications per week. (Suite101.com)
City cuts outlay funds to balance insurance jump Nov 19, 2009
Outlay funding was sacrificed to a nearly $60,000 health insurance hike in the City of Chetek's 2010 budget ... A 38-percent increase in employee health insurance coverage drove up the total, Clerk/treasurer Carmen Newman said. (Chetek Alert, WI)
Purina offers insurance coverage to pet owners for dog flu Nov 19, 2009
As a result, San Antonio-based PurinaCare Pet Health Insurance has agreed to extend policy coverage for dog flu treatments ... If your dog is exposed to another dog that has the canine influenza virus, it is highly likely your dog will come down with the dog flu, says Dr. William H. Craig, chief medical and underwriting director of PurinaCare Pet Health Insurance ... PurinaCare Pet Health Insurance is offered by , a wholly owned subsidiary of. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
Lauer: Connecting Americans to Health Insurance Coverage Overnight Nov 19, 2009
Connecting Americans to Health Insurance Coverage Overnight - Roll Call ... Connecting Americans to Health Insurance Coverage Overnight ... 7 million in California alone be brought into the health insurance marketplace. (Roll Call)
New mammogram advice raises worries Nov 19, 2009
But Susan Pisano, a spokeswoman for America's Health Insurance Plans, an industry group, said insurance coverage isn't likely to change because of the new guidelines. Video. (MSNBC -- Health)
OUR VIEW: For some, county pay raise looks good Nov 19, 2009
Michael wrote on Nov 18, 2009 8:03 AM:" Interesting that Bill failed to recount the raises that other government/private employees received this year, and social security increase (5%) which are quite generous compared to the county. While it is never a good time for government employees to get increases, $10 a week compared to a 9% increase in health insurance cost pretty much negates such a lavish increase. The budget next year will likely not only see no increases which should satisfy Bill,... (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
California needs $20.7 billion more to balance next budget Nov 19, 2009
Another target could be Healthy Families, the low-cost children's health insurance program. Schwarzenegger once proposed eliminating Healthy Families and did cut its funding this summer, although he and lawmakers restored coverage for 600,000 low- and middle-income children in September. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
No strike at Safeway, Fry’s stores Nov 19, 2009
The major sticking point seemed to be in the stores asking their employees to start paying a small portion of their health insurance premiums. It is still unknown if the employees will be paying any of those premiums, and it will remain unknown until details of the contract are released. (Wickenburg Sun, AZ)
Jefferson confronting pressing need for capital expenditures Nov 19, 2009
Freitag took time to explain various general fund expenditures, defining a constant services budget and discussing the city's enrollment in the state health insurance plan. He noted that city expenditures are 245,000 below the state's expenditure restraint ceiling. (Watertown Daily Times, WI)
