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W.Va. to expand Medicaid, extend coverage to 91,500 uninsured
Associated PressWest Virginia will expand Medicaid under the federal health care overhaul through a plan announced Thursday by Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin, which would extend coverage to an estimated 91,500 uninsured low-income residents. The decision follows a financial...Tags: Executive Branch, Politics, Health Insurance, Substance Abuse, Health Care Reform (2009)
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Under criticism, GOP puts off its health care bill
An effort by House Republicans to highlight problems with President Obama’s health care law by bailing out a program for people with pre-existing medical conditions appeared to backfire Wednesday. GOP leaders postponed a scheduled vote after the...
Tags: Michael Burgess, Politics, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, Petroleum Industry, Parties and Movements
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Florida-based health insurance company contracts being terminated, no gap in Medicare coverage
Senior citizens enrolled in medical and prescription plans through a Florida-based health insurance company will not see a gap in their Medicare coverage, despite the company’s contracts being terminated April 1, according to the Centers for...
Tags: Government Health Care, Health Insurance, Coventry Health Care Inc., Medicare, Insurance
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Thomas A. Firey: Why America (still) needs health care reform
In March of 2010, President Obama signed into law the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), the nation’s latest attempt to “reform” health care. Yet, despite all the new spending and taxes, and all the new rules and...Tags: Government Health Care, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, Medicaid, Barack Obama, Health Insurance Cost
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W.Va. near decision on Obama healthcare
West Virginia officials expect to partner with the federal government to operate a new insurance marketplace called for by the federal health care overhaul, but say their choice appears limited by projected costs, tight timing and questions left...Tags: Earl Ray Tomblin, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Consumers, Health Insurance, Insurance
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Incoming W.Va. attorney general seeks role in policy decisions
As West Virginia’s incoming attorney general, Republican Patrick Morrisey said he wants a say in how the state operates Medicaid and plans to play a role in whether it follows the recently upheld federal health care law. Morrisey, of Harpers Ferry,...
Tags: Executive Branch, Politics, Health Insurance, Conservation, Washington, DC
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New W.Va. AG seeks role in policy decisions
As West Virginia’s incoming attorney general, Republican Patrick Morrisey said he wants a say in how the state operates Medicaid and plans to play a role in whether it follows the recently upheld federal health care law. Morrisey, of Harpers Ferry,...Tags: Executive Branch, Politics, Health Insurance, Conservation, Washington, DC
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Unpopular in W.Va., Obama stars in governor's race ads
The TV ads aired so far in the West Virginia’s governor’s race have one thing in common: President Obama. The Republican Governors Association continues the trend with its new spot attacking the Democratic incumbent, Gov. Earl Ray Tombin. The...Tags: Executive Branch, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Politics, Government Health Care, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
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Mail Call - Aug. 6
“I’m a volunteer at Hagerstown Community College, and recently I went over to help with the garden planting and mulching, and I was so impressed with the staff at the community college, especially Ed, the man who takes care of all the...Tags: Maryland State Police, Politics, MSNBC (tv network), Jerry Sandusky, Bill Clinton
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Health care overhaul will bring better access to care, Meritus chief says
julieg@herald-mail.comFor the most part, the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision Thursday to largely uphold President Obama’s health care overhaul won’t result in any immediate changes for local residents. But in the long term, it will lead to changes that...Tags: Waynesboro (Waynesboro, Virginia), Hospitals and Clinics, Government Health Care, Medicaid, Health Insurance
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Hagerstown to continue providing health insurance to employees
Hagerstown will continue to provide health insurance to its employees through a partially self-funded arrangement for fiscal 2012-13, according to city officials. As a way to control costs, no changes to medical or dental coverages are being recommended....
Tags: Career and Workplace, Health, Employees, Health Insurance, Collective Contract
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