WASHINGTON, Feb. 22 (UPI) -- The U.S. Supreme Court, in a 5-4 vote Wednesday, told a lower court to explore the leeway states have in setting Medicaid payments.

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois (Reuters) - Illinois Governor Pat Quinn will call for cuts to escalating pension and Medicaid costs in his budget address on Wednesday to stop the two programs From devouring more of the cash-strapped state's general funds budget, top officials in his office said on Tuesday. The state's fiscal 2013 pension payment will hit nearly $5.25 billion or 15 percent of projected ...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill., Feb. 20 (UPI) -- New enrollment restrictions for Medicaid in Illinois, effective March 1, include electronic cross-checks on residency and income data, officials said.

The Clayton-based firm will manage care and costs for 427,000 beneficiaries in 54 counties

PORTLAND, Maine In his relentless demands for steep Medicaid cuts, Gov. Paul LePage has said Maine spends far more per capita than other states on Medicaid and is high above the national average.

The number of suburban residents enrolled in Medicaid has skyrocketed in recent years, even as Gov. Pat Quinn takes aim at funding for the health care program for the poor. Suburban enrollment in the Medicaid program has risen drastically since the state's 2006 fiscal year: 89 percent in DuPage County, 76 percent in Kane, 103 percent in McHenry, 73 percent in Lake, 84 percent in Will, and 19 ...

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Supreme Court sent back to a lower court a case on whether Medicaid recipients and medical providers can sue California for cutting reimbursement rates in the healthcare program for low-income Americans. The high court said on Wednesday that after it heard oral arguments in the case on October 3, federal government officials approved the state's statutes as consistent ...

To assist Medicare Part D plan sponsors to prepare for and optimize their Medication Therapy Management offerings for 2013, Outcomes Incorporated will host a seri

It doesn't compute: Medicare's bill for artificial feet has jumped by more than half, although foot and leg amputations due to diabetes continue to decline dramatically.Medicare paid $94 million for artificial ...

What's wrong with this picture? Medicare's bill for artificial feet rose nearly 60 percent in recent years, although foot and leg amputations due to diabetes continued a dramatic decline.

Two Republican senators unveiled a Medicare overhaul Thursday that features an accelerated transition to private health insurance for many seniors, a gradual increase in the eligibility age, and higher premiums for middle-class and upper-income retirees.

Medagate Corporation, the company that powers OTCNetwork, the only national over-the-counter healthcare benefit payments platform, and a wholly owned subsidiary of InComm Holdings, Inc., today announced that, beginning this month, over 100,000 Medicare Advantage plan members in New York and New Jersey will receive their monthly OTC benefit via the OTCNetwork Card.

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Medicare is spending more money every year per person, and each obese beneficiary tacks on an extra $149 a year to that increase, according to a new study. The researchers say chronic conditions associated with obesity, such as high blood pressure and diabetes, are to blame for the steeper climb in health care expenses. "Not only do we have more obese Americans, but ...

Although hospital outpatient health clinics were spared big cuts in a bill passed by Congress last week, the legislation just patches the Medicare payment problem, health-care leaders say.

Charles Van Heuveln has worked under a program called Medical Assistance for Employed Persons with a Disability. In May, however, Van Heuveln turns 65 and will have to retire and lose his health insurance.

The economic and societal forces that have transformed the medical profession over the past decade open the door to new approaches to income protection, according to The Guardian L

BELLEVILLE, IL-- - More than 1 million people with severe disabilities became beneficiaries under the Social Security Disability Insurance program last year. But many of them are likely to improperly report ...

A health-insurance company that denied benefits to a military veteran is now facing a federal lawsuit. But the company says its coverage doesn't include injuries caused by 'an act of war.'

Vietnam Veterans of America is partnering with Monroe County and the Department of Veteran Affairs to host a veterans benefits workshop Saturday, Feb. 25, at Monroe Community Hospital.

EAGAN, MN-- - MphasiS-Wyde's Wynsure system recently went live at Symetra Life Insurance Company to support its growing group life and disability income insurance business. Wynsure handles all aspects ...

A former Keokuk police officer injured in February 2010 while on duty asked the Keokuk City Thursday to pay his health insurance until hes 62 years old.

Parents without health or dental insurance who are concerned about the cost of routine dental care for their children can find local no- and low-cost dental care resources on Californians for Patient Cares website .

While 97% of parents of children ages five and under, with dental insurance, would rate their childs oral health as excellent or good, many may actually be overly optimistic. A MetLife Study released today reveals many parents are not following recommended guidelines for brushing, flossing, and other habits for optimal pediatric oral health.

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EXTON, Pa., Feb. 15, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- XL Group plc's (NYSE: XL - News) Select Professional insurance underwriting unit and Hays Affinity Solutions, a division of Hays Companies of Minneapolis, Minn., are ...

WESTFUND Health Insurance has encouraged any retrenched Moranbah dental staff to apply for work at Westfund Dental Practice in Sydney St.

SAN DIEGO, Feb. 22, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --If you have a toothache in San Diego, you now have a place to go: On Demand Dentist . The dedicated emergency dental clinic has officially opened its doors in San ...

About 150 local residents received free dental care Friday at a private practice on College Avenue in Santa Rosa. Dr. Jeffrey Elliott donated his services, estimated at about $50,000 for the day.

Nationwide effort to fight older adult hunger offering fans new ways to have fun and help millions of Americans.

The Wayne County Office on Aging is sponsoring the AARP Driver Safety Program, formerly known as "55 Alive." The 8 hour classroom defensive driving course and the 4 hour classroom refresher course is designed for drivers 50 and older.

The Hartford says it will be increasing the availability of its auto insurance program for members of the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) by expanding its base of producers. Originally, members of the AARP could only get the car

RICHMOND, Va., Feb. 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Genworth Financial, Inc. (NYSE: GNW - News), a leader in long term care issues for 35 years, announced a brand new caregiving support service, available to ...

Catalyst Health Solutions, Inc., today announced that AARP has selected Catalyst Rx as its new member benefit provider, responsible for providing millions of AARP me

The AARP designation gives tourism officials hope of luring more travelers than usual this year.

Now through April 15, AARP Foundation Tax-Aide will provide free tax assistance and preparation at the Medford Senior Center, 101 Riverside Ave.

The Fayette County Commission is expected to switch its medical insurance administration provider for the countys self-insurance plan for county employees. In 2010 the county chose to go the self-insured route, which sets aside funding for claims which are processed by a third party. For the coming plan year, the county is expected to switch from Meritain to Humana, which had the lowest bid by ...

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "2012 U.S. Health & Medical Insurance Carriers Industr

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "2012 Worldwide Health & Medical Insurance Carriers

The Republican candidates seeking to represent Kane County's 19th District have different positions on whether they'd use the county's medical insurance plan.The availability of county health insurance to board members has been a source of debate.

While most entities are facing rising insurance costs, the city of Mandeville has successfully secured a contract for employee medical insurance that provides slightly better coverage at a lower rate.

Sixth and final installment in a periodic series examining whether the rules and practices of college sports treat athletes fairly. Today's installment focuses on medical insurance for injured athletes.

[Nairobi Star] The recently launched medical insurance cover for civil servants is bound to collapse, Union of Kenya Civil Servants (UKCS) has warned.

Parents without health or dental insurance who are concerned about the cost of routine dental care for their children can find local no- and low-cost dental care resources on Californians for Patient Cares website .

While 97% of parents of children ages five and under, with dental insurance, would rate their childs oral health as excellent or good, many may actually be overly optimistic. A MetLife Study released today reveals many parents are not following recommended guidelines for brushing, flossing, and other habits for optimal pediatric oral health.

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EXTON, Pa., Feb. 15, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- XL Group plc's (NYSE: XL - News) Select Professional insurance underwriting unit and Hays Affinity Solutions, a division of Hays Companies of Minneapolis, Minn., are ...

WESTFUND Health Insurance has encouraged any retrenched Moranbah dental staff to apply for work at Westfund Dental Practice in Sydney St.

SAN DIEGO, Feb. 22, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --If you have a toothache in San Diego, you now have a place to go: On Demand Dentist . The dedicated emergency dental clinic has officially opened its doors in San ...

About 150 local residents received free dental care Friday at a private practice on College Avenue in Santa Rosa. Dr. Jeffrey Elliott donated his services, estimated at about $50,000 for the day.

With high unemployment, job security has sunk to its lowest level in decades. Planned job cuts spiked 31% to 41,785 in December 2011 from 32,004 in December 2010, according to a report by outplacement consultant firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas . Job cuts totaled 606,082 for all of 2011, up 14% from the previous year's 529,973, according to the report.

While lovebirds are nesting in honor of Valentine's Day, the less lucky in love may be planning a hasty -- or not so hasty -- exit. Sadly, when good lovin' goes bad, there's more to the fallout than emotional baggage and bickering over who gets the dog.

With the growing number of people being layed off, we are starting to get more questions about Health Insurance. In particular, as to who qualifies for Cobra and what does it involve. I came upon this very helpful blog answering some of the questions in the Chicago Tribune by Judith Graham . Who Qualifies for Cobra ? Some of the important points: You have to pay the full cost of the policy plus ...

Solicitor Bonnie Brimmeier and Manager Wayne Jones said it was being offered as an early retirement incentive.

MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA-- - Today eHealthInsurance , the leading online source of health insurance for individuals, families and small businesses, released a series of tips for health insurance consumers working ...

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