Scan Medical Insurance

Home > Texas Chip Medical Insurance Information > Texas Chip Medical Insurance News

Texas Chip Medical Insurance News

  • State Roundup: Some premiums soar in Washington State; Building boom for Denver hospitals; Looking for uninsured kids Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 11:42AMThe Seattle Times: "Whopping rate increases are coming soon for many people with individual health-insurance policies. Most insurers offering individual policies in the state have asked for and been granted rate increases, effective Oct. 1, according to the state's insurance commissioner. Regence BlueShield's rate increase — an average 16.5 percent — was one of the highest.
  • Up To 5 Million Kids Uninsured But Eligible For Government Programs Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 6:28AMAs many as 5 million uninsured kids are eligible for Medicaid or the Children's Health Insurance Program, according to a report published Friday in the journal Health Affairs, Reuters reports. "An estimated 7.3 million children were uninsured on an average day in 2008 and 65 percent of them were eligible for Medicaid or CHIP coverage, the report said. ... Thirty-nine percent of eligible ...
  • U.S. medical programs missing millions of kids - report Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 2:34AMWASHINGTON (Reuters) - An estimated five million uninsured children in the United States were eligible for Medicaid or the Childrens Health Insurance Program (CHIP) but were not enrolled in either plan, according to a new report.
  • Non-profit pediatric facility receives $141K in grants Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 12:31AMPediPlace, a pediatric non-profit healthcare organization based in Lewisville and serving The Colony, recently received two grants totaling $141,000.
  • Spirit of volunteerism runs high in Pakistani-Americans Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 1:53AMHajra Lakhani (second from right), Mahmood Marfani (third from right) along with another volunteer and a patient at the Shifa Clinic in Houston, TX. Photo by Sahar Habib Ghazi.
  • Proposed budget cuts tough on Texas' destitute, mentally ill Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 2:29AMAUSTIN - Some of Texas' most vulnerable residents - the very poor, the mentally ill, those suffering from birth defects, and children from troubled families - would lose state support and services under several new budget-cutting proposals.
  • Proposed cuts would slash services for poor, mentally ill, other Texans in dire need Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 2:28PMSome of Texas' most vulnerable residents - very poor, mentally ill, suffering from birth defects, children from troubled families - would lose state supports and services under several new budget cutting proposals. In one of the
  • PediPlace receives two grants Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 12:50AMPediPlace, a pediatric non-profit healthcare organization in Lewisville which provides healthcare to children in several North Texas Counties including Tarrant and Denton, recently received two grants totaling $141,000.
  • Corvettes for Kids of Sassamansville raises $1 million in 25 years Tuesday, August 17, 2010 @ 9:03AMBARTO –– In honor of its 25th year, Corvettes for Kids Inc. President Chip Conrad and board member Bob Skinner presented a thank you banner at the annual fundraising event on Aug. 8, at the Washington Elementary School in Barto.
  • ASU LEARNING: ASU clinic provides needed services Monday, August 16, 2010 @ 9:26PMFor the past 16 years, Angelo State University’s Department of Nursing, in partnership with the San Angelo Independent School District, has been providing much-needed health care services to local and area children through the San Jacinto School Health Clinic and Family Wellness Center.
  • Corvettes for Kids of Sassamansville raises $1 million in 25 years Tuesday, August 10, 2010 @ 11:47AMBARTO –– In honor of its 25th year, Corvettes for Kids Inc. President Chip Conrad and board member Bob Skinner presented a thank you banner at the annual fundraising event on Aug. 8, at the Washington Elementary School in Barto.
  • ‘Black August’ by Marilyn Buck, whose passing is mourned Thursday, August 5, 2010 @ 12:27AMMarilyn Buck was a former political prisoner and prisoner of war. Along with Mutulu Shakur, she was responsible for the liberation of Assata Shakur from prison in 1979. She later went underground and spent 25 years in prison. She was released July 15, 2010. Then suddenly, only 19 days later, she was gone.
  • Molina Healthcare Reports Second Quarter 2010 Results Wednesday, August 4, 2010 @ 3:00PMLONG BEACH, Calif.----Molina Healthcare, Inc. : Quarterly premium revenues of $977 million, up 6% over 2009 Quarterly operating income of $21 million, up 9% over 2009 Earnings per diluted share for second quarter 2010 of $0.41 Quarterly cash provided by operating activities of $52 million Includes May and June results for Molina Medicaid Solutions 130,000 new members enrolled since the second ...
  • Schools making a point on shots Wednesday, August 4, 2010 @ 2:54PMSeveral clinics are planned this month to get children immunized to return to school.
  • Loux is a victim of draft compensation rule Tuesday, August 3, 2010 @ 2:08PMIt's time to change a rule that allows the D’backs to ignore first pick Barret Loux and get the same pick in 2011.
  • Most Alle-Kiski Valley residents have health insurance Saturday, July 31, 2010 @ 10:00AMCensus figures released this week show that Pennsylvania has one of the lowest rates of uninsured in the country. Taken from 2007, they also reveal the Alle-Kiski Valley's four counties have relatively low rates.
  • Insurance coverage gap exists in county Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 11:38PMA higher percentage of people go without health insurance in Centre County than in any other county
  • Al Frank Funds Q2 Portfolio Update Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 11:26AMJohn Buckingham is CEO and Chief Investment Officer of Al Frank Asset Management; he is also the editor of the Prudent Speculator and author of The Buckingham Report. This is the Q2 portfolio update of Al Frank Funds. Read more » »
  • Community Health Choice Announces New Vice President - Medical Affairs Tuesday, July 13, 2010 @ 9:01AMHOUSTON----Dr. Fred Buckwold has assumed the role of vice president – Medical Affairs at Community Health Choice, Inc. In this position, Dr. Buckwold is responsible for executive oversight of all CHC clinical programs, including care management and clinical quality improvement.
  • Inmates to work at city shelter Tuesday, July 6, 2010 @ 9:26PMThe San Angelo City Council on Tuesday wholeheartedly endorsed a contract between the city and county that will allow inmates to work during the week at the city animal shelter.
  • For Members Friday, July 2, 2010 @ 5:37PMAbstract: If implemented as enacted, Obamacare will impose significant new Medicaid costs on states and constitute a major federal usurpation of long-standing state authority in regulating private insurance.
  • HHS Secretary Sebelius Announces New Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan Thursday, July 1, 2010 @ 6:29AMWASHINGTON----The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced today the establishment of a new Pre-existing Condition Insurance Plan that will offer coverage to uninsured Americans who have been unable to obtain health coverage because of a pre-existing health condition.
  • Sign-ups Saturday, June 26, 2010 @ 11:14PMNote: All phone numbers are 915 area code unless specified otherwise.BaseballBullets Baseball: The Bullets Baseball team is looking for 9U baseball players and 4U tee-ball players for upcoming fall
  • Economy Project: Low Cost Dental Care Difficult To Get Sunday, June 20, 2010 @ 11:04PMGoing to the dentist is NOT a chore for many people these days, it's a dream. A visit to the dentist is out of reach because of the high cost and lack of insurance. This month in our Monday economy segments, KERA is identifying low cost medical and dental care. Today, BJ Austin looks at some low-cost dental care options.
  • NFL Capsules: Crayton back with Cowboys after wanting out Wednesday, June 9, 2010 @ 6:12AMIRVING (AP) — Patrick Crayton was back catching passes for the Dallas Cowboys on Tuesday, marking the first time on the field since indicating that he wanted to be released.
  • Nursing grads no longer in high demand Saturday, June 5, 2010 @ 10:59PMAllison Geissert delivered the student commencement address at the University of Massachusetts Lowell, where she graduated with high honors with a bachelor of science degree in nursing. She spoke of the privilege of going to college, and the responsibility that comes with a sheepskin. University of Massachusetts Lowell - Nursing - Commencement speech - College - Education
  • Delta Dental Partners with Superior HealthPlan to Provide Dental Benefits to Texas STAR Enrollees Tuesday, June 1, 2010 @ 11:01AMFLOWER MOUND, Texas----Delta Dental Insurance Company will provide dental benefits for Superior HealthPlan’s STAR Health, STAR+PLUS and Medicare Advantage Programs, the two companies announced today.
  • 18 ways to earn 5% or more Tuesday, May 25, 2010 @ 8:37PMWe're in a low-yield world, and you're earning virtually zilch on your savings. No sweat. Here's a bunch of investments that will give you 5%-or-higher returns, in order of risk.
  • NEW INFO: Man Killed After Explosive Device Detonated Outside Club; Name Released Saturday, May 22, 2010 @ 6:08AMHe was out to pipe bomb the bar and the people inside. That’s what Cabell County Sheriff Tom McComas and eyewitnesses say about whom they described as a troubled man who blew himself up early Saturday morning.
  • Hits keep coming for seriously-injured athlete Wednesday, May 19, 2010 @ 10:22AMWhen 16-year-old Hays High School football player Shelby Sherman was sacked by a defender during a 2008 junior varsity scrimmage game and landed on the crown of his head, he was too stunned to be afraid as he lay on the damp turf.
  • Researchers Find Genetic Secrets To Common Kidney Cancer Wednesday, May 19, 2010 @ 6:44AMBy examining expression of every human gene in clear cell renal cell carcinoma (ccRCC) compared to normal kidney cells, researchers at Mayo Clinic's campus in Florida have discovered gene signatures they say explain much of the biology of this common and difficult-to-treat kidney cancer...
  • Great Rates in a Low-Yield World Monday, May 17, 2010 @ 11:22AMYou're earning zilch on your savings. No sweat. We offer 18 investments that pay 5% or more.
  • Texas CHIP Program Faces Budget Uncertainties While Arizona Governor Restores Funds For Health Care Programs For The ... Monday, May 10, 2010 @ 5:35AMDallas Morning News: "Seven years ago, state leaders working to close a $9.9 billion budget gap took a hatchet to government health insurance for children of the working poor. Thousands of children paid the price when officials tightened eligibility rules and whacked dental, vision and mental health benefits. Gradually, benefits were restored to the Children's Health Insurance Program and, this ...
  • Chuck Royce Q1 Portfolio Update Wednesday, May 5, 2010 @ 10:39PMChuck Royce likes to invest in small cap stocks. He thinks that quality companies exist throughout the equity universe; investors should be expecting 6-9% a year for the decade. This is Q1 portfolio update of Royce Funds. Read more » »
  • Molina Healthcare Reports First Quarter 2010 Results Wednesday, May 5, 2010 @ 3:00PMLONG BEACH, Calif.----Molina Healthcare, Inc. : Earnings per diluted share for first quarter 2010 of $0.41, down 11% from 2009 Sequential net income improvement of $15 million Quarterly premium revenues of $965 million, up 13% over 2009 Aggregate membership up nearly 14% over first quarter 2009
  • Grant Money Helping to Insure More W.Va. Children Thursday, April 29, 2010 @ 1:31PMFederal grant money is being used to try to get health coverage for more West Virginia children.
  • Your reaction to US oil spillage disaster Thursday, April 29, 2010 @ 6:25AMBarack Obama has described a sprawling oil slick in the Gulf of Mexico as a "potentially unprecedented" environmental disaster. What is your reaction?
  • Costs, Effects On Business Questioned As Health Overhaul Analysis Continues Tuesday, April 27, 2010 @ 9:35AMThe Associated Press: The biggest unanswered question in the health overhaul debate remains what the new law will mean for ordinary Americans. "Many experts believe the law falls short on taming costs, and that will force Congress to revisit health care in a few years. While it seems hard to believe now, Republicans might want to participate in a debate over costs, perhaps opening the way for ...
  • Centene Corporation Reports 2010 First Quarter Earnings Tuesday, April 27, 2010 @ 5:00AMCentene Corporation today announced its financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2010. The results of operations for our New Jersey health plan, University Health Plans, are classified as discontinued operations.  The discussions below, with the exception of cash flow information, are in the context of continuing operations and all financial ratios exclude premium taxes.
  • The Cost of ‘Tough on Crime’ Wednesday, April 21, 2010 @ 4:54PMJackson resident Almona Fleming is a placid woman, prone to introspective stares and thoughtful contemplation during interviews. Her calm demeanor says nothing about the writhing coil of hunger that for years twisted inside her, eating at both her stomach and her family life.
  • Energy, legal, medical big donors to Corbett campaign Friday, April 16, 2010 @ 9:16PMOil and gas executives, lawyers and doctors and health insurance companies are among top donors to Republican Attorney General Tom Corbett 's campaign for governor, according to state campaign finance records.
  • Experts for Earth Day 2010: Researchers Offer Environmental Perspectives Friday, April 16, 2010 @ 12:38PMEarth Day 2010 will be celebrated on Thursday, April 22. Faculty experts from The University of Texas at Austin are available to discuss their research on topics ranging from building sustainable communities to plant ecology and environmental policies.
  • Letters to the Editor, April 12, 2010 Monday, April 12, 2010 @ 12:01PMProud to be a B-E supporter In 1960, our four children started in the Burlington-Edison schools. Since then we have been very active in the school district: PTA president, room mother,…
  • POLITICAL HOT TOPICS: April 12, 2010 Monday, April 12, 2010 @ 4:22AMThe CNN Washington Bureau’s morning speed read of the top stories making news from around the country and the world. WASHINGTON/POLITICAL For the latest political news: www.CNNPolitics.com CNN: Obama hosts two-day summit on nuclear security President Obama hosts leaders from 46 countries for a two-day nuclear security summit starting Monday that will focus on how to ...
  • CDC advises it’s not too late to get flu shot Sunday, April 11, 2010 @ 12:42AMOne year after the H1N1 influenza was first identified, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reminds people that getting vaccinated is the most important step in protecting against the flu virus.
  • Parkland's next test may be to gain patient loyalty Friday, April 2, 2010 @ 11:19PMMONA REEDER/DMNHealth insurance changes could end up costing Parkland many of its current patients as they gain access to public or private coverage.
  • Nowhere to Hyde Thursday, April 1, 2010 @ 11:24AMThe Nation -- The months of debate and politicking around the healthcare overhaul provided a glimpse of the political strength of the prochoice movement that hasn't been possible for years.
  • Breaking barriers Wednesday, March 31, 2010 @ 4:34PMFrom left, Dr. Jeannine Griffin, pediatrician at the Port Lavaca Clinic, give five-month-old patient, David Rivas, a check up as his father, Daniel Rivas, looks on. Griffin has been a pediatrician in Port Lavaca since 1986, and one of the city’s few female physicians.
  • McCaul: Health care bill to have unintended consequences Tuesday, March 30, 2010 @ 8:35PMRepublican U.S. Rep. Michael McCaul discusses what he believes the health care reform bill will cost the American public. News 8 aired a similar interview with Democratic U.S. Rep. Lloyd Doggett Wednesday.
  • Welcome to Glennbeckistan Tuesday, March 30, 2010 @ 4:49AMPerhaps the most outrageous legislative move the posse made this year was to turn miscarriage into a crime. All women who miscarry are potentially subject to investigation. If you miscarry in Utah, you’d better be sure you have an alibi ready, notes Chip Ward .