Michigan Affordable Health Insurance

Michigan Affordable Health Insurance

Michigan health insurance and medical insurance news. How to find affordable health insurance in Michigan for an individual, family, group and small business. Recent updates on health insurance coverage and review of insurance plans in Michigan.

Reforming Michigan Health Insurance

State lawmakers are seeking to reform Michigan health insurance. As per the case in many locales around the nation, health care costs are rising in Michigan and the number of uninsured is rising. Currently, an estimated one in eleven Michiganders, or 1.2 million, are without insurance. Reforming Michigan health insurance is a top priority for the state that is losing revenue at an alarming rate.

Rising Number Of Uninsured Destabilizing Michigan's Health Care

Michigan Health Insurance

The number of uninsured children and adults in Michigan is rising and destabilizing the state’s health care delivery system. More than one million people in Michigan --- one of every 8 people, including 160,000 children --- are uninsured. Leaders from throughout the region representing insurers, health systems, labor, business and the faith community will come together to advocate for change as they launch Cover The Uninsured Week in Michigan at a special News Conference and Health Expo for the Uninsured, Monday, March 23 at Cobo Center from 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM (News Conference at 10:30 AM).

Michigan Requests More Insurance Details From Blue Cross

Michigan Attorney General Mike Cox on Tuesday reinforced his position requesting more precise details about the projected losses of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan on individual health policies, saying the Legislature should not pass legislation sought by the insurer to offset losses in the individual market until consumers have more information, the Detroit Free Press reports. The legislation would grant the insurer more flexibility in determining its premium rates for individual coverage and would reduce state regulation.

Michigan: Lawmakers Should Not Pass Health Insurance Legislation

Michigan Attorney General Mike Cox (R) and consumer advocates on Tuesday asked the state Legislature to abandon plans to approve legislation in the upcoming lame-duck session that would allow Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, the state's insurer of last resort, to restructure, the Detroit Free Press reports (Bell, Detroit Free Press, 11/18).

Michigan lawmakers are working to consolidate two versions of the legislation, one approved last year by the state House and another approved in the spring by the state Senate (Rogers, Detroit News, 11/19).

When a Mom Is "Lucky" To Be In A Car Crash For Insurance

Does auto insurance cover your health expenses if you don't have health insurance coverage? From the story of this Michigan family it seems that if you don't have health insurance coverage you "better be in a car accident" if hurt. It is very strange is it not?

Michigan Employers Save Health Insurance Costs By Managing Eligibility

The 2008 Mid-Market Group Benefit Survey compares health benefits and trends among 376 Southeast Michigan-based organizations with 100-10,000 employees.

Michigan Bill To Reduce Cost Of Private Health Insurance

The Michigan Senate to approve compromise legislation that would expand access to individual health insurance policies and make them more affordable.

Michigan Senate Chair Discusses Health Insurance Proposals

Michigan Senate Health Policy Committee Chair Tom George recommended that lawmakers take action on three provisions intended to manage Michigan's individual insurance market.

Michigan needs More Affordable Health Insurance Options

There is a growing trend for the need of individual affordable health insurance in Michigan, as it relates to insurance for individuals and families.

Michigan House Passes Bill To Limit Insurance Rate Increases

Michigan House voted to approve bills that would limit how much for-profit health insurers could increase their rates during policy renewals.