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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: Bob McDonnell, Physical Therapy, Health and Medical Professionals, Health Insurance, Politics
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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: U.S. House Committee on Energy and Commerce, Barack Obama, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, U.S. Congress, Politics
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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: Coventry Health Care Inc., Health Insurance, Medicare, Prescription Drugs, 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: Barack Obama, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, Health Insurance, Health Insurance Cost, Medicare
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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: Health Insurance, Consumers, Insurance, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Earl Ray Tomblin
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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: Health Insurance, Politics, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, Crime, Law and Justice, Government Health Care
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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: Health Insurance, Politics, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, Crime, Law and Justice, Government Health Care
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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: Justice System, Barack Obama, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, Republican Governors Association, Politics
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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: Sports, News Media, Barack Obama, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, The Pennsylvania State University
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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: Barack Obama, Health Insurance, Health Care Reform (2009), Prescription Drugs, Crime, Law and Justice
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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: Employees, Health Insurance, Career and Workplace, Collective Contract, Health and Safety at Work
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