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SENSE AND CENTSIBILITY 5 Expenses That Are Worth The Money
Trying to cover all your living costs, plus save for emergencies and retirement can be a daunting task. Sometimes, the challenge is downright overwhelming. Being frugal can help, but dont confuse bein...
Posted on 4/17/13 at 9:22 AM
LIVING IN RETIREMENT Private Health Insurance Exchanges Are Being Created
It is very likely private health insurance exchanges will be established nationwide this year in order to offer additional health insurance options. The Affordable Care Act (ACA) does not restrict the...
Posted on 1/8/13 at 3:22 PM
PLANNING INFORMATION AND RESOURCES How Much Health Insurance Do I Need?
Many consumers need enough to ensure that if they (or a covered family member) get sick or injured, their household is not footing the entire medical bill. Options for coverage that are available to m...
Posted on 11/14/12 at 11:27 AM
STAFF BLOG CAPITOL CHATTER Legislative notebook: Insurance cap gives state $73 million
By Danielle Nordine A temporary profit cap on health care companies will mean a return of about $73 million to federal and state governments, Gov. Mark Dayton announced Tuesday. Human Services Commi...
Posted on 4/3/12 at 10:46 PM
BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF NORTH DAKOTA How your premium dollars are used
Have you ever wondered how your premium dollars are spent? The answer might surprise you. Roughly 90 percent of premium dollars are used to pay for medical care and services used by members. Find o...
Posted on 3/8/12 at 1:08 PM
Medicare plans undergo changes 
BISMARCK – North Dakota Insurance Commissioner Adam Hamm said Thursday that Medicare supplement insurance plans are undergoing changes effective Tuesday.
May 28, 2010
BCBS VP Niles leaves company
Chad Niles, senior vice president and chief marketing officer of Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota, has left the company.
By Patrick Springer , May 21, 2010
Insurance firms held accountable
It hurt us to know people who lost their homes because they couldn’t pay their hospital bills. It sickened us to know friends who were denied health care coverage because of pre-existing conditions.
By Helen Etnier , April 18, 2010
Health market is broken
A main Republican “solution” to the health care financial problems facing the country is called “competition.” Among the competitive-based “free-market” solutions they have offered is one claiming that by allowing insurance companies to compete across state lines more insurers will be brought into play, creating more competition and – eureka! – prices will drop like a rock.
By Gerald B. Jacobs , February 28, 2010
Few attend Blues' annual meeting
Three policyholders speak during event’s comment portion
Public uproar over management practices at Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota this past year didn’t translate to a strong turnout at the company’s annual meeting Friday at the Fargo Holiday Inn.
By Mike Nowatzki , December 05, 2009
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- Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota CEO Paul von Ebers gives his assessment of Friday's annual meeting, including criticism of the company
- Von Ebers talks about the low turnout at Friday's annual meeting
- State Sen. Tim Mathern gives his impression of the Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota annual meeting Friday
- Mathern talks about the concerns he raised to the Blues' board of directors Friday
- Mathern talks about the prospects for change within BCBSND
- Blues' health care letter may prompt legislative response
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Blues board elections under review
Chief executive calls for review after about 200 subscribers question proceduresBlue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota is taking a fresh look at the process for electing board members after about 200 subscribers questioned the procedures.
By Patrick Springer , December 03, 2009
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Health insurance subsidies for jobless running out
The clock is starting to run out on unemployed workers who receive health insurance through subsidies that help them maintain coverage from their former employers.
By Patrick Springer , December 02, 2009
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Health care execs defend Pomeroy’s health care vote
BISMARCK – North Dakota health care executives and the state chapter of the AARP are defending Rep. Earl Pomeroy’s support of House health care legislation, saying it includes new benefits for seniors and help for medical care providers.
By Dale Wetzel, Associated Press Writer , November 18, 2009
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- Rep. Earl Pomeroy
- Pomeroy: I have worked on behalf of North Dakota seniors for my whole political career.
- Pomeroy: The ads are intended to scare North Dakota seniors.
- Pomeroy: It is difficult to get health reform through Congress.
- Pomeroy: I'm spending $150,000 from my campaign fund to answer the 60 Plus Association ads.
- Pomeroy: This is an unpredecented amount of political advertising in North Dakota a year before an election.
- Wilson: Rep. Pomeroy has fought a “public option” health insurance plan that would have offered Medicare rates for medical treatment. That option would have been devastating to North Dakota hospitals.
- Wilson: Pomeroy’s efforts on behalf of North Dakota hospitals means administrators view him as “having an ‘S’ on his chest.”
- Medicare Actuary Report House health care bill Nov. 2009
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- Congressional Budget Office health care reform Nov. 2009
Many Democrats remain unsure about health care reform bill
WASHINGTON – Democrats in the House of Representatives struggled Friday to find enough votes to pass sweeping health care legislation, as lawmakers prepared for an all-day debate and perhaps a final vote on the bill today.
By David Lightman and William Douglas, McClatchy Newspapers , November 07, 2009
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Area labor unions want ‘robust’ public option
Area labor union leaders in North Dakota and Minnesota called on Congress on Wednesday to pass health care reform that includes a “robust” public option and won’t tax the health care benefits of workers.
November 05, 2009
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Pawlenty seeks multi-state insurance agreement
ST. PAUL – Tim Pawlenty wants fellow governors to sign on to his idea to set health insurance standards and allow people to buy policies across state lines.
By Don Davis, Forum News Service , October 22, 2009
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