Health

McCain's health plan: A threat to employer plans? (Lexington Herald-Leader)

7 Jul 2008

There's a great unknown about Sen. John McCain's health plan: How many employers would drop insurance coverage for their workers because of his tax policies? The Republican presidential nominee-in-waiting has proposed that everyone buying health insurance get a refundable tax credit, $2,500 for individuals and $5,000 for families. At the same time, he would treat employer contributions toward ...

McCain's health plan: A threat to employer plans? (Fort Worth Star-Telegram)

7 Jul 2008

By KEVIN FREKING and NEDRA PICKLER There's a great unknown about Sen. John McCain's health plan: How many employers would drop insurance coverage for their workers because of his tax policies? The Republican presidential nominee-in-waiting has proposed that everyone buying health insurance get a refundable tax credit, $2,500 for individuals and $5,000 for families. At the same time, he would ...

Mental health breaches targeted (TVNZ)

7 Jul 2008

A new website is being set up to name and shame mental health providers who breach the Health and Disability Code of Practice. The site will list specific cases and identify mental health providers and staff who fall short of the code.