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MEDIA ADVISORY: Secretary Sebelius, Governor Ritter to Announce New Resources for Children’s Health Insurance Program Outreach Efforts

July 4th, 2009

HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius will host a conference call with reporters and leaders from community organizations to announce the availability of new resources for organizations that work to ensure children have the health insurance coverage they need.
Secretary Sebelius will be joined by Colorado Governor Bill Ritter, Cindy Mann, director of the Center for Medicaid and [...]

Secretary Mike Leavitt and Utah Lieutenant Governor Gary Herbert Encourage UT Seniors to Review and Compare Medicare Plans During Open Enrollment

November 26th, 2008

HHS Secretary Mike Leavitt and Lieutenant Governor Gary Herbert urged seniors to review and compare their current Medicare plans to ensure they have the best coverage. The annual open enrollment period, which kicked off on November 15 and runs through December 31, gives beneficiaries the opportunity to enroll in or make changes to their [...]

HHS Secretary Mike Leavitt and North Dakota Governor John Hoeven Encourage ND Seniors to Review and Compare Medicare Plans During Open Enrollment

November 26th, 2008

HHS Secretary Mike Leavitt and North Dakota Governor John Hoeven today urged seniors to review and compare their current Medicare plans to ensure they have the best coverage. The annual open enrollment period, which kicked off on November 15 and runs through December 31, gives beneficiaries the opportunity to enroll in or make changes to [...]

Secretary Leavitt and Governor Hoeven Urge People with Medicare to Compare Health and Drug Plans to Find the Best Fit for Their Needs

November 22nd, 2008

HHS Secretary Mike Leavitt and Governor John Hoeven will encourage Medicare beneficiaries to compare plans during Medicare’s Fall Open Enrollment period, which runs from November 15 to December 31, 2008, at a press conference at The Terrace on Tuesday, November 25, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. CST. Some beneficiaries may see significant premium increases or changes [...]

Farmers Insurance Announces Building Expansion in Caledonia, Preparing for Continued Growth in Michigan

June 16th, 2009

Farmers Insurance Group of Companies announced that it will build two new buildings totaling 275,000 square feet on the existing grounds of Farmers Insurance office facilities located in Caledonia. This development is thanks in part to an attractive incentives package offered by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC). The expansion will create a significant number [...]

BestWeek: MetLife Expands Bank Through Residential Mortgage Lending

June 7th, 2009

Despite a slump in the U.S. housing market, MetLife Inc. is seeking to expand its bank by delving into the residential mortgage origination business with help from its well-known brand. But the endeavor may be rife with risks as making loans isn’t core to the business of the biggest U.S. life insurer, an expert said [...]

BestWeek: MetLife Expands Bank Through Residential Mortgage Lending

June 6th, 2009

Despite a slump in the U.S. housing market, MetLife Inc. is seeking to expand its bank by delving into the residential mortgage origination business with help from its well-known brand. But the endeavor may be rife with risks as making loans isn’t core to the business of the biggest U.S. life insurer, an expert said [...]

Council on Litigation Management Gets Insurers, Defense Lawyers and Insureds on Same Side of Table

January 7th, 2009

Insurance claims professionals, insureds and outside defense lawyers have often worked at cross-purposes, making for inefficiency and less-than-optimal results. But change has been afoot since the Council on Litigation Management (CLM) began aligning defense-team goals in early 2007.
“We’re bringing law firms and the industry together to create efficiencies. If we become more efficient working together [...]

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida Launches Cover Florida Plans for the Uninsured

January 6th, 2009

As one of Governor Crist’s chosen health care insurers selected to participate in the Cover Florida plan, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida (BCBSF) today launched its low-cost insurance plans available to uninsured Floridians. These plans are available to adults between the ages of 19 and 64 who have been without coverage for at [...]

Prominent Philanthropies and Businesses Join Freelancers Union to Pioneer New Health Insurance Model

December 9th, 2008

With layoffs on Wall Street and in the corporate sector putting health insurance front and center in the national debate, a group of the country’s leading philanthropies and businesses has joined together with Freelancers Union, a national non-profit organization, to pioneer a new model for providing health insurance to independent workers. Rockefeller Foundation, New York [...]