Tagged with “Insurance”

Medicare Premiums Unchanged in 2009

Premiums for Medicare Part B coverage for doctor visits and other outpatient costs will remain the same in 2009 as they are this year. Participants will pay $96.40 each month. The Part B deductible will also remain the same at $135. Continue reading…

Posted by Kate Murphy on September 22nd, 2008
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Tags: Insurance, Medicare

Michelle’s Law Passes the House

Yesterday, the House of Representatives passed Michelle’s Law. C3 has been a strong supporter of this legislation, which would allow seriously ill or injured college students to take up to one year of medical leave without losing their health insurance.

Posted by Joe Arite on July 31st, 2008
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Tags: Congress, Insurance

President Bush Signs GINA into Law

C3 would like to thank President Bush for signing into law the Genetic Non-Discrimination Information Act (GINA) today. This monumental legislation will protect Americans from discrimination based on an individual’s genetic information in health insurance coverage and employment settings.

“This is a tremendous victory for every American not born with perfect genes – which means it’s a victory for every single one us,” said Representative Louise Slaughter (D-NY). “Since all of us are predisposed to at least a few genetic-based disorders, we are all potential victims of genetic discrimination.”

Posted by Joe Arite on May 21st, 2008
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Tags: Congress, Discrimination, Genetics, GINA, Insurance, President Bush