MT woman talks about Obama healthcare reform
Posted 06/23/2010 10:50 AM by Hayley Gunn
GREAT FALLS - President Obama met with CEO's of some of the country's largest insurance companies on Tuesday, talking about ways to implement healthcare reform.
Bozeman resident and cancer survivor Katie Gibson was also in attendance. She struggled for years to get health coverage with her pre-existing medical condition.
But on Tuesday, she sounded pleased with the President's announcement of a new federal plan which will be offered to those with pre-existing conditions starti… Click to Read More
Baucus rep visits Bozeman to talk about health care bill
Posted 05/27/2010 12:10 PM by Lindsay Clein
BOZEMAN - Matt Kazan from Senator Max Baucus's office was in Bozeman on Wednesday talking about the benefits and what he calls myths people have about President Obama's health care bill.
Some business owners say attending Kazan's presentation actually made them feel better about the bill and lessened their concerns.
"Some of the concerns are actually positive after today's meeting we learned that businesses will provide full time employees health care benefits and actually get… Click to Read More
Billings business leaders discuss health care reform
Posted 05/19/2010 9:53 AM by Angela Douglas
BILLINGS - The nation's new health care reform law was back in the spotlight here in Billings Tuesday.
Big Sky Economic Development hosted an event for local businesses to discuss the early impacts of the new law.
Participants took part in a question and answer forum with a panel of experts, including Chief Health Counsel to Montana Senator Max Baucus, Liz Fowler.
Questions regarding benefits and concerns for small businesses, what's being done to contain cos…
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Health insurance for the under-26 crowd
Posted 05/12/2010 9:47 AM by Julianne Pepitone
NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) -- The federal government unveiled details this week about how people up to age 26 can get covered by their parents' health insurance policies, as part of the health care reform law.
Consumers now have details about how one of the law's most-buzzed about provisions will actually work -- and how much it will cost them.
Expanding health coverage to twenty-somethings is welcome relief for an age group that accounts for the majority of uninsured Americans.<… Click to Read More
Medicaid changes will effect Montanans Play Video
Posted 05/03/2010 1:56 PM by Marnee Banks
HELENA - State health department officials say that the federal health reform bill will expand the number of people qualifying for Medicaid.
Prior to the health reform bill, families qualifying for Medicaid made annual wages totaling 33% of the federal poverty level, but now with the new health care bill, families can make up to 133% of the federal poverty level.
That means this year without the reform a family of four had to make $7,276.50 to qualify for Medicaid. Now with th… Click to Read More
MT preps for healthcare reform with high-risk pool
Posted 04/27/2010 9:52 AM by Marnee Banks
HELENA - According to the recently-passed federal healthcare bill, national healthcare exchanges must be up and running by the year 2014.
In order to avoid being overwhelmed by the changes that must take place at the state level between now and then, Montana is tackling the items which must be in place by the end of this year.
"We have tried to focus at least for the moment on those most immediate reforms which include implementing the temporary high-risk pool," Monta… Click to Read More
Rehberg critical of health care spending
Posted 04/21/2010 8:04 PM by Mark Holyoak
WASHINGTON - Montana Congressman Denny Rehberg criticized Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius about expected over spending on one of the first provisions of the President's health reform bill which is now law.
"Now, the first program out of the gate is already coming in over budget with Secretary Sebelius telling Congress she has no idea how much it will end up costing," Rehberg said during an Appropriations Committee Hearing. "As a member of the Committee that wri… Click to Read More
MT lawmakers ask Bullock to join lawsuit Play Video
Posted 04/13/2010 8:46 AM by Amanda Huff
BIGFORK - Representatives from the citizen legislature of Montana have sent a letter to attorney general Steve Bullock's office.
The letter, sent last Monday, is asking Bullock to join the lawsuit against the federal government regarding the recent passing of the health care bill. Bigfork republican representative Scott Reichner tells us his constituents are not happy with the passing of the bill and many fear the federal government is not focusing on the most important issues.
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Montanans rally in Helena, urge Bullock to oppose healthcare law Play Video
Posted 04/09/2010 10:02 AM by Marnee Banks
HELENA - More than 100 protesters gathered in Helena at the Attorney General's office on Wednesday afternoon.
Despite gusty winds, Tea Party members and Republicans held their signs high. The Mendenhall family said that they came out because they think the healthcare law is going to bankrupt the country, and that it's not good for the future of the country.
Along with scores of others, they came to send a message to Attorney General Steve Bullock.
"I am act…
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H1N1 pandemic may be over
Posted 06/01/2010 11:34 AM
The H1N1 flu outbreak we've heard so much about last year could be declared officially over on Tuesday.
An expert panel that advises the World Health Organization will meet Tuesday morning to decide if the pandemic has ended, or if it's still in force.
Lab tests have confirmed 18,000 deaths caused by the flu. The panel's decision will be made public on Tuesday.
H1N1 comeback concerns voiced
Posted 05/07/2010 6:29 PM by Lindsay Clein
BOZEMAN - The H1N1 influenza hasn't been a problem around the state of Montana lately, but there's no telling when it could make a comeback.
Federal health officials are worried that H1N1 could make a comeback in the summer and believe people should protect themselves by getting vaccinated.
While health officials are unsure of whether or not the H1N1 flu could make a comeback, they are encouraging people to get vaccinated.
"That's the best way to prevent yourself from … Click to Read More
More H1N1 cases confirmed in Montana
Posted 04/08/2010 4:45 PM
HELENA - Two Gallatin County residents have been diagnosed with H1N1 influenza, according to the Gallatin City-County Health Department. The illnesses have been confirmed by the state public health lab.
Two other cases of H1N1 have been confirmed in Montana this week, one in Madison County and another one in Missoula County according to the health department, which says it will continue to monitor for influenza-like illness in Gallatin County.
If you have questions or co… Click to Read More
Residents urged to get H1N1 shot
Posted 04/03/2010 3:07 PM by Ashley Korslien
FORT BENTON - The Chouteau County Department of Public Health is reporting a lack in those vaccinated against H1N1.
Officials say that only 732 people have received the shot, which is roughly 10% of the county's population. However, reports show the majority of children in the county are fully protected from the virus due to a push in the schools for the second booster shot.
Health workers say there was high demand for the vaccination this fall, but it quickly died off in Janu… Click to Read More
