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Brochin scolds insurers for ‘absurd’ objections to dependent age bill

Keith L. Martin — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 12:31:41 +0000

A Maryland state senator is taking insurance companies to task for their opposition to a bill raising the dependent age of adult children, saying companies need to get more actively involved in decreasing the number of uninsured state residents.

Brochin scolds insurers for ‘absurd’ objections to dependent age bill via IFAwebnews.

IWIF board, executives back conversion to nonprofit mutual company

Bob Graham — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 18:09:55 +0000

The leadership of the Injured Workers Insurance Fund has indicated its support for a proposal to convert the insurer from a quasi-state agency to a nonprofit mutual insurance company.

IWIF board, executives back conversion to nonprofit mutual company via IFAwebnews.

‘Sinking ship’ could leave Maryland insurance reforms stranded

Keith L. Martin — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 13:47:28 +0000

With the impact of numerous budget cuts still being addressed and a $2 billion state budget deficit anticipated in the next fiscal year, Maryland legislators will spend more time on budget discussions than other legislative changes, including those affecting the insurance industry.

‘Sinking ship’ could leave Maryland insurance reforms stranded via IFAwebnews.

Tyler, Maryland governor’s office differ on succession process

Bob Graham — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 14:19:46 +0000

Maryland Insurance Commissioner Ralph S. Tyler’s recent appointment of a second deputy commissioner is raising questions about who would take over for the commissioner.

Tyler, Maryland governor’s office differ on succession process via IFAwebnews.

Universal health care on Maryland legislators’ summer agenda

Keith L. Martin — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 11:00:35 +0000

The push is on in Maryland to have a universal health care road map ready to use when the Obama Administration and Capitol Hill finalize the direction of their expansive ... Read →

Universal health care on Maryland legislators’ summer agenda via IFAwebnews.

D.C.’s ‘CareFirst Bill’ on hold after emergency legislation

Keith L. Martin — Mon, 11 May 2009 07:36:22 +0000

The clock is ticking for CareFirst to come up with a better way to expand coverage in the District of Columbia before legislators enact one for the health insurer.

Either outcome ... Read →

D.C.’s ‘CareFirst Bill’ on hold after emergency legislation via IFAwebnews.

CareFirst joins legislators in unveiling universal health coverage bill

Keith L. Martin — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 06:56:08 +0000

Maryland legislators joined CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield in introducing a $1.6 billion universal health care coverage bill, featuring a mandate that could penalize those not gaining coverage with a tax of ... Read →

CareFirst joins legislators in unveiling universal health coverage bill via IFAwebnews.