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Calif. Plan Pays For 2 Office Visits Pre-Deductible
By Staff WriterA unit of Blue Shield of California has introduced a low-cost, medium-deductible health preferred provider plan designed solely for individuals.California Blue, San Francisco, says its ...
July 12, 2007
AHIP Backs Bilingual Health Education CampaignAmerica's Health Insurance Plans is helping nonprofit groups tell people with diabetes about the threat the condition poses to their feet.AHIP, Washington, has worked with ...
July 11, 2007
GAO Finds Conflicts In Federal Retirement Age IncentivesPersuading Americans to work later could help shore up Medicare and Social Security, but the federal government now offers incentives for people to retire early.Barbara ...
July 11, 2007
Researchers: Coverage Gaps Correlate With Higher ClaimsUninsured, near elderly adults with health problems end up with much higher medical costs once they become eligible for Medicare.Researchers at Harvard University have reported ...
July 11, 2007
UnitedHealth Wellness Program Cuts DeductiblesA managed care company is starting to offer financial incentives for group health plan members who adopt healthy lifestyles.UnitedHealth Group Inc., Minnetonka, Minn., will require ...
July 11, 2007
Aetna Adds Prevention-Only Dental PlanAn insurer is taking a new approach to holding down the cost of dental coverage.Aetna Inc., Hartford, says its new Aetna Dental Preventive Care is ...
July 10, 2007
Lawmakers Move Ahead With SCHIP LegislationThe Senate Finance Committee will mark up a State Children's Health Insurance Plan reauthorization bill next week, according to Sen. Max Baucus.The SCHIP program's current ...
July 10, 2007
MetLife Revamps LTC GuideAn arm of a large insurer has revised a free booklet aimed at consumers who are considering long term care insurance.The 25-page guide, "Long-Term Care ...