Amerigroup Corp. said its net income for the fourth quarter increased by about $5 million and its membership rose by 13.2%.

Beginning this week, pharmacies across New York will make antiviral medications available to those who need it to combat H1N1, but lack prescription health insurance or the ability to pay for it.

While insurers deal with the pending impact of H1N1, insurance agencies should also prepare for the impact of a possible pandemic event, according to the Insurance Agents & Brokers Service Group.

As the nation braces for the impact of a likely H1N1 pandemic this fall, insurance companies covering Pennsylvania residents and those nationwide are taking steps to cover the administration of a vaccine.

While health insurers plan to cover administration of the H1N1 virus for the majority of their Maryland customers, insurance and health department officials would like to see them cover everyone.

As the nation braces for the impact of an increased H1N1 pandemic this fall, insurance companies covering Virginia residents and those nationwide are taking steps to cover the administration of a vaccine.

Delaware Insurance Commissioner Karen Weldin Stewart said the state’s health insurers have “put the public first” by voluntarily agreeing to offer the H1N1 vaccination to their covered policyholders.

While many insurers across the nation have voluntarily said they will cover seasonal flu and H1N1 vaccinations, New York Gov. David A. Paterson is making it a mandate for the state’s youngest residents.

New Jersey officials will use $16 million in federal funds to provide free H1Ni swine flu vaccinations for 1.3 million uninsured residents.