Michigan Affordable Health Insurance

Michigan: Lawmakers Should Not Pass Health Insurance Legislation

ruzik_tuzik — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 11:53:46 -0600

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

hareyan — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 00:17:23 -0500

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

hareyan — Wed, 21 May 2008 10:50:21 -0500

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

hareyan — Mon, 05 May 2008 12:22:59 -0500

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

hareyan — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 12:32:37 -0500

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

hareyan — Tue, 12 Feb 2008 15:10:08 -0600

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

hareyan — Sat, 27 Oct 2007 01:22:36 -0500

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

Michigan Legislation That Would Prevent High Rate Increase For Private Health Plans

hareyan — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 05:57:19 -0500

A bipartisan group of Michigan lawmakers proposed four bills that would block private health insurers from significantly raising rates during policy renewals.

Michigan Will Not Cut Medicaid, Health Care

hareyan — Wed, 03 Oct 2007 12:57:54 -0500

Michigan state will not cut Medicaid as part of a plan to reduce state spending by $435 million.

Michigan Senate Approves Medicaid Estate Recovery Bill

hareyan — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 01:02:05 -0500

Michigan Senate approved legislation that would require o develop a program to recoup costs paid by Medicaid for people who lived in nursing homes or received in-home care services before their death.