3+ hour ago  (783+ words) Nearly 180, 000 retired teachers and state employees will pay more out of pocket for medical expenses next year, an increase that one advocate for retirees described as "pretty unbearable." At their most recent meeting, members of the State Health Plan's Board…...

4+ mon, 1+ week ago  (941+ words) Medicare Advantage health plans are blasting a government proposal this week that would keep their reimbursement rates flat next year while making other payment changes. But some health policy experts say the plan could help reduce billions of dollars in…...