Autism insurance bill, Nick's Law (Oklahoma's NewsChannel 4)

OKLAHOMA CITY -- A bill that would require insurance companies to cover treatment for children with autism has cleared the House of Representatives in Missouri. However, the fight continues over similar legislation in Oklahoma, called "Nick's Law." The father of 12-year-old Nick Rohde, for whom the proposed law was named, wants Oklahoma to join surrounding states on the issue.

03/09/10 4:58 pm

Making sure those with breast cancer get help (9 News Denver)

DENVER - When Wendy Newman was 27 years old, she was starting her own business and trying to save some money. Since she was healthy and had no family history of serious illnesses, she decided to let her health insurance lapse. Then, she found a lump in her breast.

03/09/10 2:14 pm

Colorado Editorial Roundup (CBS4 Denver)

A sampling of recent editorials from Colorado newspapers: NATIONAL: Montrose Daily Press, March 7, on health care:

03/09/10 2:06 pm

Obama on the road to pitch health bill (The Washington Times)

Seeking to close the deal on a health care overhaul, President Obama is getting out of Washington, leaving the city he loves to bash and giving himself a platform to portray himself as an outsider going up against big insurance companies and their Capitol Hill lobbyists. Just about every time Mr. Obama has faced a deadline or crunch on his marquee priority, he has exchanged a White House podium ...

03/09/10 3:06 am

Bennet reinforces his left flank (The Politico)

Bennet takes lead role in pressuring Dems to push through a public health insurance option.

03/09/10 2:06 am

Health Care’s Obstacle: No Will to Cut (New York Times)

President Obama’s health reform plan is a mixed bag, but it may be the only program passed.

03/08/10 5:15 pm

Colorado, California Cities Dominate Slimmest Cities List (MedicineNet.com)

Title: Colorado, California Cities Dominate Slimmest Cities List Category: Health News Created: 3/8/2010 11:48:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 3/8/2010 11:48:45 AM

03/08/10 1:32 pm

Group pushes for single-payer health care at meeting in Copper (Summit Daily New...

COPPER - A group of 10 people from Boulder to Glenwood Springs met at a residence in Copper on Saturday to share ideas toward bringing universal, single-payer health care to Colorado. As the debate in Washington, D. C. drags on, Coloradans are working to gain momentum on a local level. And while people with the Tea Party movement rally against government expansion, the group meeting Saturday ...

03/07/10 5:23 am

Colorado Bill Aims to Make Insurance Policies More Readable (Insurance Journal)

The Colorado House is considering a bill that would require that automobile insurance policies, health benefit plans, limited benefit health insurance, dental plans, and long-term care plans that ...

03/03/10 10:26 pm

Colorado lawmakers want readable insurance policies (KOAA Colorado Springs - Pue...

Colorado lawmakers believe insurance policy holders shouldn't be forced to read the fine print to understand their insurance policies. The House Business Affairs and Labor Committee takes up a measure on Wednesday that would require policies for automobile, health, dental and long-term care insurance to be easily understandable. Lawmakers say newspapers are typically written for an 8th grade ...

03/03/10 8:54 am