Archive for November 3rd, 2009

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So said President Obama in his address to Congress on health care, making an argument for a government-run “public option” to sell health insurance that …

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H.R. 3962, the Democrats’ health insurance reform bill, to be voted on this week by Congress, contains a provision to establish waiting lists as a mechanism to control costs. Such waiting lists have long been a characteristic – and a …

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Health insurance reform opponents continue to spread myths – now about the recently introduced Affordable Health Care for America Act, including saying that …

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By Susan Heavey WASHINGTON, Nov 3 (Reuters) - Health insurance companies were asked on Tuesday for information on pricing for small businesses, …

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Va., is asking new questions about how CIGNA spends premiums paid by consumers to purchase health insurance policies. Over the past decade, health-insurance …

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The opponents are insisting that tax dollars not pay for health insurance that would cover abortion. That is a tricky proposition given that the health care …

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“The status quo in health insurance spending for America’s small businesses is intolerable and it is unsustainable,” said Harkin. …

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The Republican bill, for example, doesn’t force insurance companies to provide coverage for those with pre-existing conditions (instead, it wants to provide …

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Yesterday I received what was either a Halloween trick or extortion: a letter from Blue Cross Blue Shield notifying me of a 24% rate increase starting …

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As the House moves forward with the Affordable Health Care for America Act – comprehensive health insurance reform to protect consumers, hold insurance …

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