Insurers Cite Washington Uncertainty Behind Obamacare Rate Hikes
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas and Medica Insurance Co. say uncertainty in Washington over funding and enforcement of the health law drives higher next year premiums even as tax credits offset many consumer costs. Medica cites cost sharing and individual mandate enforcement as key issues influencing rates. Lt. Gov. Jeff Colyer argues Obamacare itself is to blame.
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Douglas County Health Divide Highlights in 2017 Assessment
The 2017 Douglas County Community Health Assessment shows an eight year life expectancy gap between the U S and countries like Kyrgyzstan Ukraine and Bangladesh and between Lawrence areas and rural western Douglas County. Dan Partridge says residents have power to change conditions. Differences in life expectancy are linked to how residents use health care.
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Vote on infrastructure tax renewal for $63M in projects
Lawrence residents face a November vote on renewing a 0.3 percent special sales tax that funds infrastructure work. If renewed, funds would support residential street maintenance, improvements to 23rd Street, sidewalk and pedestrian upgrades, and fire equipment purchases. Public Works Director Chuck Soules says without the tax those projects could be delayed or canceled.
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