College Board approves Humana carrier with probationary review
Trustees approved Humana for college health insurance with a probationary check in April 1994 after community and union concerns. President Lightfield defended the decision to cut costs, noting Humana could lower expenses by about $100,000 from Blue Cross Blue Shield. Union leaders warned of grievances if coverage is not substantially similar, and some members prefer Health Direct despite uncertainty. The chair faced accusations of conflict of interest over a prior finder’s fee, though officials said cost savings justified the switch in 1992.
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Humana
Sally Kelley
Blue Cross
Blue Shield
PSC
Health Direct
E. Timothy Lightfield
David Amadio
Dein
Lightfield
Amadio
Reform plan pitches Medisave and risk pools
Reform advocates describe a plan creating a Medisave style account for workers and dependents with tax free rollover and non taxable interest. Employers could join a risk pool to lower rates with 50 or fewer employee firms required to offer Medisave and catastrophic coverage.
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Hatel
Associaton of
Insurance Commissioners
Iinton
Weller
Clinton
Park Opens In November After 80 Percent Build Progress
Tinley Park officials report Core-Tube Inc. nearing completion on a 12,000 square foot manufacturing center with 80 percent done and plan an opening around November 20. Dorgan notes more housing construction expected next year despite a slight dip from last year with 350 units by September amid a generally healthy new housing market.
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North Creek
Dorgan
Vucsnes
Tinley Park
Park Forest Health Director Promises Care Focus
Conlon stated the new health official will emphasize health care and economic development after taking office earlier this year. Coxworth noted the Park Forest Health Department offers access to care through Cook County program for uninsured residents, covering visits, labs, and meds for one year. Goldberg’s services would be separate from this program. The department has collaborated with area seniors as well.
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Conlon
Park Forest
Coxworth
Goldberg
Health Department
Ostenburg cites drug abuse as conference focus on agency gaps
Ostenburg said the conference highlighted drug abuse as a major issue and noted the second problem as gaps in agency services including Illinois Alcohol and Substance Abuse, Public Health, and Public Aid. He said the task force will review current services for redundancy and adequacy.
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Tom Page
Erlap of
Agency Services
Ostenburg Sai
Illinois Departments of Alcohol and Substance Abuse, Public Health, and
Public Aid
He Sai
Ostenburg
Illinois Riverboats Deliver Jobs And Tax Gain
Riverboat gambling in Illinois supports about 10,500 jobs and $325 million in investment with $190 million in payroll and $150 million in state tax revenue by year end. Officials credit nine operating boats and one launching next summer, noting Joliet and other towns see tax gains, lower unemployment, and strong community support.
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Diane Ross
Springfield
Illinois
Finois
Chicago
Iinois
Ilinois Gaming Board
River Towns Coalition
Ruth C. Fitzgerald
Statehouse
Will County Chamber of Commerce
Fitzgerald
River ‘Downs Coalition
Illinois Riverboat Gambling Council
Joliet
Will County
Northern Star
Harrah
Habitat For Humanity
Peoria
Aurora
Ilinois
Denny Jacobs
Jacobs
Dunn
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Asln
Lightfeld Sai
Coxwort
Interstate News Service
Indiana
Missouri
Illinois Coin Machine
David Pierce
Ree
Star Classified Business
Motorola
Richard Bennett
Seni Tors
Ersten, ‘Rater
Lee ‘Aan ‘South Suburban Foot Clinic
Aca
Plaza
Western Avenue Park Forest
Pratt & Lambert
Kylic
S. LaGrange Franklin
S.riverdale
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