GUEST OPINION:No hurry for a health exchange in Michigan
The creation of a health care exchange in Michigan is a highly debated topic and as chairwoman of the House Health Policy Committee, I want to share our plans for the upcoming months. My committee has been working on a health insurance exchange in the House for months; however before taking any action, it is imperative that we take a deliberative approach and learn everything we can about this ...
State health exchange hits snag
The GOP-run state House of Representatives is holding up legislation pushed by Gov. Rick Snyder to create a Michigan health insurance exchange, which threatens to leave the state with a federal marketplace where consumers shop for health coverage.
Some may be eligible for health insurance refunds
Those eligible for, or currently enrolled in the Health Insurance Program for Michigan (HIP), may be eligible for a refund of part of their monthly premium, under a new Northern Health Plan program administered by the Health Department of Northwest Michigan.
MSU Mandates Health Insurance for Students
Under a new policy, all uninsured students at MSU will be enrolled into a university-sponsored healthcare plan.
ACLU files lawsuit over same-sex health insurance
DETROIT — The American Civil Liberties Union filed a lawsuit against Michigan to overturn a new law that bans many public employers from providing health insurance to employees’ domestic partners.
Michigan urged to create health exchange
Michigan and other states opposed to federal health reforms still can -- and should -- move ahead to create exchanges to sell health insurance in 2014, federal officials said Wednesday.
Group wants no-fault auto insurance data made public
The battle over Michigan's no-fault auto insurance system — particularly, its lifetime health payments for accident victims — is headed to the courts.
HealthPlus Gets in the Big Game With "Tumble," its First-ever Super Bowl ad
FLINT, Mich., Feb. 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- HealthPlus is looking to score a major marketing touchdown this Sunday as it launches an all new advertisement and Facebook campaign during Super Bowl XLIV. ...
Workers Challenge Michigan Law Rescinding Health Insurance for Gay Partners
The American Civil Liberties Union is challenging a law that bans many public agencies in the state from providing health insurance to employees' domestic partners.
Companies sue over Michigan fireworks insurance
Several fireworks companies are suing over what they call Michigan's excessive insurance requirements under a new state law.