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Individual insurance rates soar in 4 states

Consumers in at least four states who buy their own health insurance are getting hit with premium increases of 15 percent or more — and people in other states could see the same thing.

WellPoint's reasons for big health rate hikes

Below are key points health insurer WellPoint Inc. cited in a letter Thursday responding to an inquiry by Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius into a steep rate hike planned for some individual insurance policies in California. The insurer has taken criticism for premium increases at its Anthem Blue Cross subsidiary that will approach 40 percent for some customers.

Anthem to delay insurance rate hike amid criticism

Health insurer Anthem Blue Cross will postpone its much-criticized plan to raise rates for some California residents who buy insurance on their own, after reaching a deal Saturday with state regulators.

Insurers' ad claims seniors would lose under health bill

The claims are correct.

16 ways to slash your insurance rates

16 ways to slash your insurance rates To cut your premiums, you've got to know how insurance companies are going to size you up.

Health-Care Costs Rise Faster Than US Inflation Rate - BusinessWeek

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Health-Care Costs Rise Faster Than US Inflation Rate BusinessWeek Spending on workers covered on the job grew 3.3 percent per person in 2010, twice the general inflation rate, according to a report today from the Health Care Cost Institute, a Washington group that examined data from insurers including UnitedHealth ... Rising tide lifts all boats: Same is true for healthcare costsHealth Imaging Insurance companies will likely see belt tightening under reformvtdigger.org Prices Spike, Propel Healthcare Spending During Great RecessionInsideARM The Virginian-Pilot -Medical Xpress -Worcester Telegram all 123 news articles »

Zane Benefits Publishes Findings on Growth of Individual Health Insurance - Houston Chronicle

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Zane Benefits Publishes Findings on Growth of Individual Health Insurance Houston Chronicle Individual health insurance today in 45 states costs 1/2 the price of employer group coverage for the 70%-90% of applicants who qualify. Prior to World War II, many employees purchased their own individual or family health insurance policies, ... Putting the 'Insurance' Back in Health InsuranceForbes all 9 news articles »

Behind the rhetoric: The WEA Trust and school health care costs - PolitiFact

Behind the rhetoric: The WEA Trust and school health care costs PolitiFact Scott Walker is the role of the WEA Trust in health insurance costs. Before Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker sharply curtailed collective bargaining for most public employees -- sparking national debate and an historic gubernatorial recall election -- most ... and more »

Backers of health insurance rate regulation edge closer to ballot - Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles Times

Backers of health insurance rate regulation edge closer to ballot Los Angeles Times Supporters of a proposed ballot measure seeking tighter regulation of health insurance rates in California turned in 800000 petition signatures, confident that they will qualify for the Nov. 6 election. California Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones is ... Price-Gouged Patients, Insurance Commissioner & Consumer Advocates File 800000 ...PR Newswire (press release) Ballot Initiative Would Hold Health Insurance Premiums DownCBS Local Insurance Rate Regulation Plan Moves Closer to BallotCalifornia Healthline all 8 news articles »