The Dallas Morning News on Saturday examined how, although “Democratic health care proposals may have gotten more attention during the primaries,” the plan proposed by presumptive Republican presidential nominee Sen. John McCain (Ariz.) “just might be more revolutionary.”
Under his proposal, McCain would replace a tax break for employees who receive health insurance from employers with [...]
A new survey by employee benefit advisory company United Benefit Advisors Inc. shows that participation in consumer-driven health plans is becoming an increasingly popular health insurance option.
Consumer-driven health plans typically have lower premiums but higher deductibles and out-of-pocket costs for some medical procedures than other insurance plans. They typically include a health reimbursement account or [...]
While Bogard’s physical exploits are greater than the adventures of many his age, he has a lot of company among 43- to 61-year-old baby boomers — the fastest-growing segment of the health-conscious crowd. Fitness experts say more boomers are realizing they need a regimen of cardio, strength, flexibility and balance training to enjoy a long, [...]
Family Health Insurance In the first study of its kind, using sophisticated methods to measure body composition, the nationally known commercial weight loss program, Weight Watchers, was compared to gym membership programs to find out which method wins in the game of good health. A University of Missouri researcher examined the real-life experiences of participants [...]
Health was on everyone’s mind Saturday as thousands gathered in Orlando for the annual 100 Black Men of America conference.
Held at Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club Resorts, the five-day conference that ends today was focusing on health issues affecting the black community.
It included a Community Empowerment Project at Jones High School that featured free health [...]
A report by a consumer advocacy group criticizes states for not doing more to protect consumers who buy health insurance through the individual market, rather than through their employers or the government.
Most states, including Indiana, don’t require insurance companies to sell policies to all applicants, don’t prohibit charging higher premiums based on health status, and [...]
Members of the California Nurses Association/National Nurses Organizing Committee (CNA/NNOC) are fighting back against insurance companies that care more about profits than people.
CNA/NNOC members, nurses, doctors, patients and Americans of every stripe will join in a national day of protest against insurance companies June 19. In more than 15 cities from Baltimore to Pittsburgh to [...]
Finally, the Democratic primary race is over. Above and beyond her persistence and her historic effort as a female presidential candidate, Hillary Clinton’s campaign legacy is health insurance truth.
Forty-seven million Americans do not have health insurance. According to Consumer Reports, nearly half, 49 percent of Americans, are unprepared financially to cope with a costly medical [...]
The average rate of increase for Indiana health insurance premiums is declining, according to a recent survey.
The survey of 404 Hoosier employers, released by Compdata Surveys, stated the average premium increase was 7 percent for all plan types in 2008.
The survey indicated that while health insurance premiums are rising, they have been increasing at a [...]
Gov. Bob Riley is scheduled to sign a law Tuesday that provides tax incentives to help small businesses afford health insurance for employees.
The incentive is part of the governor’s Plan 2010 agenda that was passed by the Alabama Legislature during the special session in May.
Under the legislation, owners of small businesses with fewer than 25 [...]
