Blue Cross seeks large rate hikes for Medifil and under 65 plans
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Ohio filed rate requests with the state to raise Medifil Medicare supplement premiums up to 41 percent and average 26.9 percent for under 65 plans. The moves aim to cover higher doctor bills and a rising Medicare deductible as the department weighs disapproval or hearings.
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GOP Post Election Party in Lorain County Hall
Lorain County Republicans packed Gargus Hall to back William Nielsen as he faced defeat to Don J. Pease in a general election. The event blended somber loss with upbeat resolve and included county leaders and candidates, a post election toast, tears, and plans to run again.
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William Nielsen
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U.S
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George Koury Jr
Board of Commissioners
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Ohio jobless rate drops but stays above nation
Ohio unemployment fell to 7.7 percent in October from 8.5, the second-lowest since April 1980, yet higher than the national 7 percent. Total civilian employment rose to 4.803 million, with 401,000 unemployed, while Ohio manufacturing showed declines in September and GM announced plant closures costing 6,800 jobs.
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Pease Undergoes Emergency Heart Surgery in Cleveland
U S Rep Don J Pease is in fair condition after a heart valve rupture required emergency surgery at the Cleveland Clinic. Spokeswoman Nancy Wood said he remains in stable condition in the cardiovascular ICU with ICU stay likely another day or two. He was admitted Tuesday after chest pains and underwent catheterization Wednesday as a precaution. doctors believe pains were due to a spasm and Pease previously had bypass surgery in 1981.
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Cleveland Clinic
U.S
Don J. Pease
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Oberlin
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Nancy Wood
Allen Memorial Hospital
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