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Mich. Senate Votes To Extend Health Claims Tax

A continuation of a 1 percent tax on health insurance claims passed the state Senate Thursday, but yet to be resolved is how to ensure the levy brings in enough revenue for Medicaid, which serves 1.9 million low-income Michigan residents.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2013/05/18

Michigan Ranks 6th In Nation For Dog Bite Claims

Michigan finds itself on another top 10 list — this time as one of the highest ranking states in the nation for dog bite claims.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2013/05/15

Flooding on Halstead Road just south of 14 Mile Rd. in Farmington Hills. (credit: Pat Sweeting)

Flood Watch/Warning In Effect

A flood watch remains in effect for all of southeast Michigan, and a warning was issued for some areas.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2013/04/11

Judge: Insurer Wrong To Deny Autism Coverage

A federal judge has ruled that Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan was wrong to deny coverage for certain autism treatment services.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2013/04/03

Report: 745K In Michigan Could Get Health Subsidy

A health care advocacy group says about 745,000 Michigan adults and children would become eligible for the federal government’s help to pay for health insurance beginning next year.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2013/03/29

Study: Health Law To Raise Costs 26% In Michigan

A study says Michigan residents who buy their own health insurance could see the biggest driver of premiums rise 26 percent under the federal health care law.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2013/03/28

Study: Cities Have $12.7B In Retiree Health Costs

Michigan cities and townships that provide health care for retired public workers face nearly $13 billion in unfunded costs, with half setting aside no money to cope with a bill gobbling up more of their budgets.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2013/03/16

File photo of a Domino's Pizza outlet. (credit: Getty Images)

Judge: Feds Can’t Make Domino’s Founder Offer Birth Control

A federal judge has blocked the Obama administration from requiring Domino’s Pizza founder Tom Monaghan to provide mandatory contraception coverage to his employees.

2013/03/14

Fight Over Mich. Health Insurance Market Not Over Yet

Gov. Rick Snyder’s attempt for legislative approval of a new health insurance market in Michigan has been one-year odyssey — and it’s not over yet.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2013/03/10

Mich. House OKs Blue Cross Blue Shield Overhaul

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan is closer to becoming a customer-owned nonprofit after the Republican-led Michigan House approved legislation Thursday.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2013/03/02

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