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Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Rates Drop By 37.5 Percent In Nevada

News - Last Update Thu, 06/02/2011 - 1:18pm

CARSON CITY – Insurance Commissioner Brett Barratt said today that rates for the high risk pool in the federal Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan (PCIP) for Nevada have been reduced by 37.5 percent by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services starting July 1.
“This is great news for the thousands of uninsured Nevadans eligible for the PCIP,” Barratt said. “These rate decreases make PCIP more affordable and comparable to the commercial market for individuals.”

Nevada pre-existing condition insurance rates drop 37.5 percent

News - Last Update Thu, 06/02/2011 - 11:40am

By Jake Sunderland
CARSON CITY, Nev. – Nevada Insurance Commissioner Brett Barratt is pleased to announce that starting July 1, 2011 rates for the high risk pool in Nevada, the federal Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan have been reduced by 37.5 percent by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

“This is great news for the thousands of uninsured Nevadans eligible for the PCIP,” said Commissioner Barratt. “These rate decreases make PCIP more affordable and comparable to the commercial market for individuals.”

Live: Carson City Board of Supervisors

News - Last Update Thu, 06/02/2011 - 8:36am

Catch the live video and discussion here. The agenda is here.

Tyrus Cobb: Fiscal crisis: What about that $100B project?

Opinion - Last Update Thu, 06/02/2011 - 4:14am

Nevada is wrestling with one of the most severe fiscal crises in its history. The Governor and the Legislature just concluded intense negotiations to determine what combination of education and pol...

Out & About: A busy month in Carson

Lifestyle - Last Update Thu, 06/02/2011 - 4:14am

LEGENDS OF THE WEST BIKE AND CAR FESTI always enjoy Street Vibrations and this weekend you can join a Spring venue of Street Vibrations. This event benefits the Disabled American Veterans Local Cha...

Panel moves bill allowing food in smoking bars

News - Last Update Thu, 06/02/2011 - 5:02am

(AP) - A bill changing a voter-approved indoor smoking ban and allowing adults-only taverns to sell food is moving forward, in spite of testimony that it was a step backward in the fight against...

Budget in place reforms education, collective bargaining, employee benefits

News - Last Update Thu, 06/02/2011 - 5:02am

Even the deteriorating weather couldn't wipe the smiles from Gov. Brian Sandoval and legislative leaders as they announced a budget deal Wednesday."The agreement represents historic reforms in e...

Meet Your Merchant: Carson couple doggedly seeking a finer frankfurter

News - Last Update Thu, 06/02/2011 - 5:02am

To Mike Gribble, hot dogs are more than just meat smothered in ketchup and mustard. Instead, he sees them as opportunities to try out new combinations of toppings on various styles of sausage such ...

Legends of the West Bike & Car Fest comes into town

News - Last Update Thu, 06/02/2011 - 5:02am

The rumble of motorcycle engines from 250cc to more than 900cc, and classic auto engines from 4-cylinder to giant V10s will be heard throughout the streets of downtown Carson City this weekend, sai...

Nevada Health Centers breaks ground on new site

News - Last Update Thu, 06/02/2011 - 10:23am

Ground was broken Wednesday for the new location of the Sierra Family Health Center that serves Carson City. When complete, the health center will relocate to 3325 Research Way. The ceremony was...

Bill to withdraw from TRPA final hearing is today

News - Last Update Thu, 06/02/2011 - 5:02am

Both proponents and opponents of a bill that could pull Nevada out of the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency compact got a talking to from the head of the Assembly Government Affairs Committee Wednesda...

Concerts at the Cove return for third year

News - Last Update Thu, 06/02/2011 - 5:02am

Road Daddy rocks Paradise Cove Cafe on Friday as the third season of Concerts at the Cove begins."We will be serving up acoustic guitar from 5 to 7 p.m., followed by live bands from 7 to 11 p.m., e...

Powers wants to come back in 2012

Sports - Last Update Thu, 06/02/2011 - 5:02am

RENO - Gary Powers fulyl intends to coach the Nevada Wolf Pack baseball team in the 2012 season and beyond."I'm in here today, doing the best job I can to make this a better baseball team in 2012,"...

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