Articles by David Eggert

Large Michigan Health Insurers Seeking Big Rate Increases in 2015

Most people buying their own health insurance in Michigan could see near double-digit premium increases next year. State insurance regulators said that dominant insurers Blue Care Network and Blue Cross Blue Shield want to raise rates by an average of …

Premium Cut, Medical Cap Included in Michigan Car Insurance Proposal

Michigan House Republicans have pitched a revised overhaul of the state’s auto insurance system that would cut premiums and curtail unlimited medical benefits for people catastrophically injured in crashes. Speaker Jase Bolger said the wide-ranging plan ensures drivers still have …

Premium Cut, Medical Cap Included in Michigan Car Insurance Proposal

Michigan House Republicans have pitched a revised overhaul of the state’s auto insurance system that would cut premiums and curtail unlimited medical benefits for people catastrophically injured in crashes. Speaker Jase Bolger said the wide-ranging plan ensures drivers still have …

Study: Michigan Auto Costs Can Drop if Lifetime Care Stays

Michigan can lower auto insurance premiums without making major changes to the state’s no-fault system proposed in legislation that has stalled for months, according to a nonpartisan report issued Oct. 14. The Citizens Research Council of Michigan, which studied medical …

Partner Benefits Stand for Michigan State Workers

Same-sex domestic partners of state employees will continue to qualify for health insurance after the Michigan Supreme Court decided not to hear an appeal filed by the state. In a short order released May 2 and dated May 1, justices …

Insurer Plans 1,000 More Jobs in Lansing, Michigan

Buoyed by a year of record profits, a Michigan insurance company said it is planning a $100 million expansion that could lead to the addition of more than 1,000 jobs at its headquarters. Lansing-based Jackson National Life Insurance Co. said …

Michigan Lawmakers Mull $31M For Health Care Exchange

Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder’s administration told lawmakers it needs their approval within weeks to spend a $31 million federal grant to help build a consumer-friendly health insurance marketplace under the contentious federal health care overhaul, or else the state will …

Supporters Say Michigan Ballot Drive Would Drop Insurance Rates 20%

Michigan voters could decide on a proposal that supporters say would reduce automobile, home and business insurance premiums by 20 percent, if the proposal qualifies for the 2010 statewide ballot. The form of a legislative initiative submitted by a group …

Michigan Considers Not Prosecuting Underage Drinkers Who Call 911

Minors in Michigan wouldn’t be prosecuted for underage drinking if they or their friends call 911 for medical assistance under legislation approved this week with backing from state law enforcement and college students. The measure is designed to prevent cases …

Arguments For and Against Credit Scores Begin in Michigan Court

Attorneys on both sides of the issue argued before the Michigan Supreme Court on Oct. 7 as to whether insurance companies should be allowed to use credit history in setting auto and home premium rates. The practice was outlawed by …