Archive for Month: February 2010
Tennessee Health Insurance TennCare Cuts Now
Blue Cross Blue Shield Tennessee introduced 14 percent cuts the day Governor Phil Bredesen decided that there will be cuts in health care spending. Physicians are very surprised. February 1st 2009 the Tennessee health insurance cuts took force affecting hospitals and over 12,000 specialists. As TennCare increasingly loses money and […]
Pennsylvania Health Insurance Raising Costs of Adult Basic
For residents waiting on the list for Adult Basic Pennsylvania health insurance, premiums are doubling. The 40,000 current participants will be hit with higher out of pocket costs. Higher health care costs in Pennsylvania health insurance and limited state funding are the main reasons for the major change in benefits […]
Cover Florida Health Insurance Premiums Rising
The insurance office says a 30% increase to Florida’s affordable, accessible alternative to expensive Florida health insurance plans is not acceptable. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida explains losses have been projected at 23 cents for every dollar until the increases can be approved. The Florida health insurance plan is […]
Waxman Probes White House On Industry Deals
The House Energy and Commerce Committee is seeking more information on private negotiations that took place between the White House and industry groups on health insurance reform. Rep. Henry Waxman (D-Calif.) will lead this interogation. Waxman heard testimony from Rep. Michael Burgess (R-Texas). He has been seeking specific details from […]
Simple Steps Will Make You Healthier
We can do more to prevent heart disease and extend lives if better attention is paid to battling this disease, which is the number 1 killer of both men and women. 1. Continue the fight against smoking. Banning smoking in public spaces is among the best moves any state has […]
Humana Health Insurance Impacts Region’s Economy
Humana health insurance continues to grow at its Louisville, Kentucky site even during difficult times. Jobs at Humana have increased from 8,440 jobs in 2007 to 10,000 today. Humana health insurance accounts for about $1.2 billion in annual payroll and another $137 million in state and local taxes in Lousiville, […]
How To Get Affordable Health Insurance
Finding affordable health insurance is a hot topic these days and is certainly an attainable goal. There are things that you can do to keep your health insurance affordable and it all starts with a healthy lifestyle. Not using any tobacco products contributes to a healthier lifestyle. Depending on the […]
Family and Individual Health Insurance
Many people these days find themselves having to purchase family and individual health insurance because it is no longer offered through their employer or they may be venturing out on their own. If you find yourself needing to find individual health insurance for your family there are some very specific […]
Missouri Health Insurance Economic Challenges
Missouri health insurance : Governor Jay Nixon delivered a State of the State address last week that focused on addressing economic challenges by creating jobs and balancing the budget without raising taxes. He highlighted success in the past year in retaining and creating jobs, and in balancing the budget without […]
Kentucky Health Insurance Continuity of Care
Kentucky health insurance : While the legislature is engaged in ongoing discussions about an autism spectrum mandate, the House voted 96-0 last week in favor of “continuity of care” legislation. The bill is the Speaker’s initiative and would, among other things, require a term of agreement between a managed care […]
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