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Complaints Fill Hearing About Federal Employees’ Health Plan

The Montana Democrat provided no details, but others have said the changes made in recent days would lower the cost of government subsidies for those who cannot afford insurance, as well as pare back a planned 10-year series of rate … Continue reading

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State of Missouri creates database of insurance complaints

Missourians looking to buy insurance will be able check for complaints on a state database. The Missouri Department of Insurance has compiled more than 10,000 complaints against more than 600 insurers since 2006. In addition to creating the searchable list … Continue reading

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Laid-off workers need better EI plan

As the economic downturn deepens, governments must look for ways to help the thousands of people who have lost their jobs care for themselves and their families. In my last column, I wrote about the need for the opposition parties … Continue reading

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UnitedHealthGroup Ran “A Huge Scam that Affected Hundreds of Millions of Americans”

One of the nations largest health insurers has agreed to pay $50 million in a settlement announced today after being accused of overcharging millions of Americans for health care. The New York attorney generals office launched an investigation after receiving … Continue reading

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