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NY same-sex marriage recognition directive upheld

New York Gov. David Paterson's May 14 directive ordering state regulators to recognize same-sex marriages validly established elsewhere is consistent with state law and implementation of the directive can continue, a state trial court has ruled. (GRIST, 4 Sep 2008, 1 page) More  | Article 

CT issues Q&As on dependent definition

Connecticut regulators have finalized Q&As on new dependent coverage rules, which require group health plans to continue coverage for an employee's unmarried child to the end of the month when the child turns 26. (Select News, 2 Sep 2008) More   

AL implements health screening discount

Alabama employees will receive a $25 monthly premium discount effective Jan. 1, 2010, when screened for blood pressure, cholesterol, glucose and body mass index. Starting in 2011, they'll get the discount if participating in the state's wellness plan. (Select News, 29 Aug 2008) More  

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MI awards $1.2 million in grants for health IT

The Michigan Departments of Community Health and Information Technology announced $1.2 million in planning grants to assist in the establishment of a statewide electronic network to securely exchange clinical information. (Select News, 2 Sep 2008) More   

Report says OH sick leave mandate would cost $1.17b

Ohio's proposed sick leave mandate is projected to cost employers $1.17 billion and result in 75,000 lost jobs over five years, according to a study released by the National Federation for Independent Business. (Select News, 26 Aug 2008) More  

MD law allows use of PTO to care for sick family

Beginning Oct. 1, 2008, Maryland employers with at least 15 workers must allow employees to use paid leave -- including sick, vacation and compensatory time -- to care for immediate family members who are ill. (Select News, 26 Aug 2008) More   

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OR board issues draft health reform proposal

The Oregon Health Fund Board issued draft health reform recommendations to improve access to and the quality of health care for state residents. The proposal focuses on expanding the Oregon Health Plan. (Oregon Health Fund Board, 21 Aug 2008) More  | Article 

Few FL Medicaid recipients use health incentives

Few Medicaid beneficiaries participating in Florida's pilot program are taking advantage of incentives intended to encourage healthy behaviors, according to this analysis from Georgetown University. (Georgetown University Health Policy Institute, 15 Aug 2008) More  | Article 

Ohio task force releases health reform report

Ohio's State Coverage Initiative task force, established by Gov. Ted Strickland in 2007, released its final report recommending ways to reduce the number of uninsured residents in the state by at least 500,000. (Ohio Department of Insurance, 7 Aug 2008) More  | Article 

Mandated benefits in Massachusetts

The marginal cost impact of mandated benefits in Massachusetts on health care premiums is estimated to range 1.2 percent to 6.4 percent, according to this analysis by the state Division of Health Care Finance and Policy. (Massachusetts Division of Health Care Finance & Policy, 14 Jul 2008) More  | Article 

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