Latest News in Health Insurance – Nov 19, 2008
November 19, 2008 by Webmaster
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Aetna says it expects ’selective’ staff cuts – New London Day
14 Nov 2008 at 3:59am
Hartford – Health insurer Aetna Inc. warned employees that it will pursue “selective” staff cuts as it adjusts to the major economic downturn it expects for next year. Company Chairman and CEO Ronald Williams did not say how many cuts would be …
BestHealthcareRates.com Announces the Addition of Disability Insurance … -…
14 Nov 2008 at 7:05am
ARROYO GRANDE, CA — 11/14/08 — While many employees are covered by health insurance plans through their employers, studies show three in 10 workers entering the workforce today will experience disability before retirement. Couple that statistic …
AAA Travel and Insurance – Batavia Sun
19 Nov 2008 at 2:05am
I was surprised to learn I don’t have to be a AAA member to use the services of its travel and insurance agents. Jeanne Fosco, AAA’s field manager for St. Charles and South Elgin, said the novelty of booking travel on the Internet is wearing thin …
Employees and Visitors Breathe Easily as CIGNA goes Tobacco-Free – Earthtimes
19 Nov 2008 at 7:34am
PHILADELPHIA – (Business Wire) On the day before the Great American Smoke Out, CIGNA today announced that it will be establishing a tobacco-free environment for employees and guests on all 179 CIGNA properties, at CIGNA-sponsored events and while …
Multiple Generations Look to Employers for Benefits Education – StreetInsider…
19 Nov 2008 at 9:00am
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– A recent study conducted by Harris Interactive and commissioned by Unum (NYSE: UNM ) reveals that when it comes to employee benefits, two very different generations have something important in common: they both …
Health or Wealth? Tough Choice for Diabetics – ABC News
19 Nov 2008 at 6:52am
Despite being diagnosed with diabetes just a few months ago, Perdue University graduate student Kristen Imboden, 22, is already disobeying doctor’s orders. As the economy worsens and drug costs rise, some diabetics are being priced out of needed care …
Nationwide Better Health Adds New Customers, Expands Services and … – Busi…
13 Nov 2008 at 6:51am
COLUMBUS, Ohio–( BUSINESS WIRE )– Nationwide Better Health SM , a leading provider of health and productivity management solutions, announces multiple new business wins, new health management and productivity services and product line enhancements …
Shots Fired At Aflac Insurance Company’s Building In Columbus … – WJBF.com
12 Nov 2008 at 8:11am
COLUMBUS, Ga. (AP) – A company spokeswoman says no one was injured when shots were fired into the 10th and 11th floors of health and disability insurer Aflac’s tower in Columbus. Laura Kane said two shots, coming from the east side, struck about 2 …
Research before you pick health insurance – Daily Press
15 Nov 2008 at 1:56am
It cost about $15,600 to provide health coverage for a family of four in 2008. Some of that was paid for by employers, but increasingly, more of it is coming out of workers’ pockets. The problem is consumers tend to research more when buying a car or …
Shots fired at Aflac insurance building in Columbus – Atlanta Journal Constit…
12 Nov 2008 at 7:57am
COLUMBUS — A company spokeswoman says no one was injured when shots were fired into the 10th and 11th floors of health and disability insurer Aflac’s tower in Columbus. Laura Kane said two shots, coming from the east side, struck about 2:30 p.m …
