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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

Mich. Senate OKs Blue Cross Blue Shield Overhaul

The state Senate has again approved a proposal to end Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan’s tax-exempt status and transform it from a charitable trust to a customer-owned nonprofit.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2013/01/31

Blue Cross Overhaul Makes Headway, Raises Concerns

A proposal that would end Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan’s tax-exempt status is making headway in Lansing, but not without critics trying to step in the path of the legislation to overhaul Michigan’s largest health insurer.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/11/18

Snyder, Lawmakers Discussing Health Care Exchange

Gov. Rick Snyder and legislative leaders are still discussing whether to establish a state market where people without health insurance could shop for private policies.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/11/17

Blue Cross in downtown Detroit (WWJ Photo)

House Panel Takes Up Blue Cross Overhaul Proposal

A Michigan House panel is hearing testimony on a proposal that would end Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan’s tax-exempt status and transform the health insurer from a charitable trust to a customer-owned nonprofit.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/11/13

Cherry Growers To Get New Crop Insurance Options

U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow says Michigan’s cherry growers are getting new crop insurance options.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/08/29

House Won’t Take Up Health Exchange

A rift among Michigan’s Republican lawmakers means Gov. Rick Snyder won’t get the House approval he wants Wednesday to start work on a website for purchasing health insurance that’s required under the federal health care law.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/07/18

Health Care On Agenda When State Lawmakers Return

Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder and his fellow Republicans could find themselves knee-deep in health care issues Thursday when lawmakers briefly return after a five-week break.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/07/15

Survey Compares Cost To Insure Ford, Chevrolet, Chrysler Vehicles

While the “Big Three” automakers compete heavily for domestic sales dollars, a new survey suggest they are very competitive overall when it comes to insurance premiums.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/07/07

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