HEALTH INSURANCE
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
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
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
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
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
‘Affordable’ health act beyond a lie 
It is so obvious that this so-called “Affordable Health Care Act” is not so affordable.
By James McPherson , February 06, 2011
Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota, health providers join forces to rein in rising health care costs 
North Dakota’s largest health insurance company and some leading health providers pledged today to work together to trim medical inflation.
The initiative seeks to reduce the annual rate of medical inflation, now averaging 8 percent, to 6.5 percent in three years.
By Patrick Springer , January 27, 2011
Bill increases eligibility for CHIP coverage
Would provide insurance for 1,320 more North Dakota childrenBISMARCK – North Dakota Democrats want more children covered by health insurance.
January 06, 2011
Principal Financial to exit health insurance 
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Principal Financial Group Inc., an insurance, retirement and financial services company, said Thursday it is getting out of the health insurance business.
By Associated Press , September 30, 2010
Former North Dakota Blues exec recalled as visionary 
By Patrick Springer , September 23, 2010
Bursack: Alphabet soup adds to Medicare confusion
Dear Readers: Part one of this two-part series addressed my personal experience of signing up for Medicare Parts A and B as one of the “working aged.”By Carol Bradley Bursack , September 19, 2010
Bursack: Medicare sign-up turns into adventure
Editor’s note: This is the first of a two-part series on Medicare. Dear Readers: Questions about signing up for Medicare coverage – for oneself or a parent – come to me regularly.By Carol Bradley Bursack , September 12, 2010
Workers paying more for health insurance
Employers not increasing contributionsWASHINGTON – As employers struggle with rising health care costs and a sour economy, U.S. workers for the first time in at least a decade are being asked to shoulder the entire cost of rising health benefits on their own.
By McClatchy Newspapers , September 06, 2010
Insurance help available for some early retirees
WASHINGTON – Five North Dakota employers will soon receive federal assistance to help pay for health coverage for their early retirees.By Forum staff reports , September 02, 2010
CHIP: the rest of the story 
‘Tell me more” has often been my request to people who have contacted me with their concerns.
By Sen. Judy Lee , August 08, 2010
Most small businesses eligible for tax credits
A new report shows that 91.9 percent of small businesses in North Dakota and 84.3 percent of small businesses in Minnesota with fewer than 25 employees will be eligible for tax credits to help pay for the cost of employee health coverage.By Andi Murphy , July 22, 2010
Now that the health care bill is law ... 
The Fargo Moorhead Chamber of Commerce recently held a panel discussion regarding health care reform and its effect on businesses of all sizes.
By Craig Whitney , July 10, 2010
Hamm warns of health insurance scam in North Dakota 
BISMARCK – Insurance Commissioner Adam Hamm is alerting North Dakotans to a potential nationwide health insurance scam.
By Forum staff reports , June 30, 2010
Does ND value its children? 
Children can become productive citizens, leaders and role models only if they are healthy.
By Paul Ronningen , June 12, 2010
Sanford group plan approved for sale in North Dakota 
The Sanford Health Plan now has the OK to begin selling its group insurance coverage to employers in North Dakota.
By Patrick Springer , June 11, 2010
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