Omitting a government-run health insurance program from a Senate reform bill will give private insurers “free rein” to increase premiums and “drive up the cost of federal subsidies,” according to a group of Senate Democrats.

As part of a two-day effort in Maryland to sell President Barack Obama‘s health care plan, Vice President Joe Biden Tuesday (Sept. 22) told the National Association of Insurance Commissioners basic “ground rules” are needed for insurance companies.

Citing the need to introduce competition in the health insurance market and contain health care costs, a group of 28 U.S. senators introduced a resolution to include a federally-backed health …  Read →

During “Cover the Uninsured Week,” Maryland officials have announced that the state will receive $1.5 billion in federal funds to help do just that.

Martin O'Malley

Gov. Martin O’Malley announced that …  Read →