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Cuyahoga County discovers $9.5 million health care plan shortfall

Cuyahoga County discovers $9.5 million health care plan shortfall

CLEVELAND, Ohio - Cuyahoga County has frozen its regional health insurance program after discovering a $9.5 million budget shortfall -- plus the depletion of a $12 million health care reserve fund.The problems are in the county's health insurance programs for employees as well as in a regional program, in which municipal governments and other public agencies take advantage of the county's buying power to get low rates.Employee claims in the county employees program, which is self-insured, have been higher than anticipated, County Executive Armond Budish told cleveland.com Wednesday.


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Election 2016: Health care professionals raise concerns about Amendment 69; supporters say it will cure state's health care ills

Election 2016: Health care professionals raise concerns about Amendment 69; supporters say it will cure state's health care ills

Although a number of ColoradoCare supporters who have spent years championing universal health care say Amendment 69 could be a cure for Colorado's health care woes, many hospital officials fear bad results should voters approve the initiative this November.In the first part of a two-part series last week, experts and politicians on both sides of the aisle answered key questions about Colorado's universal health care initiative on the ballet in the November election.This week, we'll delve deeper into the initiative.


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Frustrated with higher health care costs

Frustrated with higher health care costs

Submit a News Tip Online E-edition Time Out 2016 Summer Guide Search Archives Submit your letter online Frustrated with higher health care costs by Kerry Donovan — Guest CommentatorSince the Colorado Senate adjourned, I have divided my time between working on the ranch, and spending time with constituents.When I'm not delivering produce to local restaurants, or visiting communities across the district, I'm thinking ahead to the 2017 legislative session, and what I can focus on to best serve you.I've heard from many of you about the rising costs of health care.