by admin | Oct 19, 2006 | Health / Medicine
A study by a national consumer health group says the cost of health insurance premiums for a typical Missouri family in nearing $11,000 a year. The study says about 80 percent of the cost is paid by employers. Families USA says costs for workers have increased twice...
by admin | Aug 28, 2006 | Politics / Govt
Missouri state government has a new department. Actually, it’s an old department with a new name and added responsibilities. The Department of Insurance has become the Department of Insurance, Financial Institutions and Professional Registration. The...
by admin | Jul 14, 2006 | Business, Health / Medicine, Politics / Govt
Governor Blunt has wrapped up work on this legislative session by signing a bill allowing small businesses to join together to get a cheaper rate on health insurance. Blunt is traveling the state to promote House Bill 1827. It allows small businesses to form...
by admin | Jul 6, 2006 | Education, Politics / Govt
Government retirement plans for tens of thousands of former government workers in Missouri face a financial crunch within months. State and local governments have only a few months to determine how much it will cost to pay for the benefits promised to their employees...
by admin | May 4, 2006 | News
The Legislature has voted to let small businesses have more strength in negotiating the prices of health insurance coverage for their workers. Lawmakers have passed a bill letting small businesses form purchasing consortiums to buy insurance. Senate sponsor Jack...
