Insurers warn of big premium hikes under health law
Insurers warn that the Affordable Care Act's rollout in January 2014 could raise premiums by 20 to 100 percent for millions, with the biggest hikes on those buying individual or small employer plans. AHIP projects changes in age and gender pricing, new premium taxes, and expanded benefits, while critics note not all will see increases and credits may offset costs.
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Aetna Inc
Washington
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Barack Obama
America
AHIP
Erin Shields Britt
Department of Health and Human Services
Vikki Swanson
Newport Beach
Calif
Radiation for breast cancer may raise heart risk long term
A large study links breast cancer radiotherapy to later heart problems, even at modern lower doses. Five years after treatment risk grows and persists for decades, though absolute risk remains small. Factors include diabetes and hypertension, with combined chemo increasing the risk.
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David Slosky
Vanderbilt University
A Home for Us The Story of Seth and Jacob
Seth faces parting from the Dixons as Jacob joins his life, and Anna’s still-widening circle. Rosemary and Joe plan to welcome Anna next summer with Tim and his mother, while Seth clings to the hope of finding and reuniting with his sister. The bond deepens as Jacob truly becomes family.
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Seth
Jacob
Anna
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Dixon
Mrs. Dixon
Mr. Dixon
Beth
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Setha
Tim
Kansas
A Home For Us serial to run weekly in paper
The 16 part series will be printed each Tuesday and Thursday from January 22 through March 14. A tea guide is available. Names of sponsors include Landmark Appraisal JPM Inc Sipes Seed GLB Services Browns Shoe Fit Kearney Co. Hospital.
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