Filing: Cobb Energy has sapped co-op Jul 25, 2008
One affidavit said, under state law and the co-op's bylaws, board members should receive only a per-diem payment for attending meetings and reimbursement for out-of-pocket expenses. Cobb EMC has had substantially higher operating costs than similar cooperatives. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Holy Land Foundation Defendants Allege Court-Appointed Attorney Fees Unpaid Jul 23, 2008
In their July 15 joint motion, the defendants argue that with one exception the 5th Circuit has not approved payment for appointed counsels' hourly work and for their out-of-pocket expenses since October 2007. The defendants allege that one appointed counsel "has not been paid at all for work on the case up to and including the first trial.". (Law.com)
Vodafone takes a hit from economic slowdown Jul 23, 2008
With the global economy looking increasingly uncertain, some cellphone users are looking to reduce or cap their out-of-pocket expenses, Sarin said, both by holding on to their old phones longer and by keeping their usage costs down. Multimedia. (International Herald Tribune)
Costs up, but flock's hip pocket is safe Jul 22, 2008
THE Sydney Catholic Church is counting the cost of World Youth Day, conceding that its out-of-pocket expenses might exceed original estimates of between $15 million and $20 million. The Archbishop of Sydney, Cardinal George Pell, said there would be no special parish taxes and levies to pay for the archdiocese's contribution towards the staging costs of $150 million, but he did not rule out extending loans to cover any residual debt. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
In urban green spaces: Wilting economy has community gardeners digging deeper into their own pockets Jul 13, 2008
Cox has been gardening here for six years and estimates his out-of-pocket expenses this year will be at least $250. "We have a good time," he says. (New Haven Register, CT)
Vick files for bankruptcy protection Jul 13, 2008
Talbot will also receive $15,000 a month in fees, in addition to travel and out-of-pocket expenses, for the duration of the bankruptcy case. A February court ruling stated Vick owed the Falcons $3. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Is it good for your wealth? Jul 13, 2008
Before a procedure, talk to your specialists and to the hospital and get them to itemise every cost, then give that information to your fund, which should be able to tell you what your out-of-pocket expenses will be. Bowman says you should check whether your policy gives full cover or has restrictions and exclusions. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
McCains Fuzzy-Math Health Care Plan Jul 6, 2008
There's no guarantee of minimum benefits, in terms of services covered or limits on out-of-pocket expenses; nor is there any guarantee of available coverage for people with pre-existing conditions. (Folks with pre-existing conditions could still get coverage through employer policies. (CBS News)
Local resident warns of credit card scam Jul 6, 2008
The average cost of out-of-pocket expenses for damage done to an existing account was 550. 39 and 1,865. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Window is closing on Congress' ability to address Medicare cuts Jul 4, 2008
Thune's office said there are 11,000 seniors enrolled in Medicare Advantage plans in the state and that HR6331 would eliminate the chosen plan for about 2,400 of them as well as increase out-of-pocket expenses for others. The Kaiser Family Foundation Web site says 4,863 South Dakotans were enrolled in Medicare Advantage plans in 2007. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
PM donates $136m to lift organ transplants Jul 3, 2008
We need dedicated separate professional staff who can approach the families in a sensitive way with proper training, and this package will allow for all of those things to happen," she said. The reforms come only months after the Herald revealed a Canberra resident, Ibrahim El-Sheikh, was travelling to Pakistan for an illegal kidney transplant after he had been told he could languish on the waiting list here for more than 11 years. But a Canberra nephrologist, Gavin Carney, said yesterday the... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
For thrill seekers, adding insurance can be a smart move Jul 2, 2008
The decision to ride the zip line aside, Shirley made at least one smart travel decision: Before leaving the United States, he bought supplemental travel insurance, saving himself as much as $2,000 in out-of-pocket expenses. Shirley's misadventure is a good reminder for all travelers to check their insurance policy before trying a high-risk sport or outdoor adventure trip. (Boston Globe)
Swan acts to curb emissions trading scheme damage Jun 30, 2008
"This is a very important measure for those working families that are struggling with the world of work and the world of childcare. So, increasing the rebate to 50 per cent of out-of-pocket expenses, plus paying it quarterly is a very important measure which recognises the pressure on their family budgets, and that's why we've been so determined to deliver it, he said. "You see, we received a lot of advice that we shouldn't proceed with the tax cuts and that all these other measures were perhaps... (The Australian)
42 apply for new position in county Jun 27, 2008
will receive 11,750 and out-of-pocket expenses to assist the county. The full county board voted in January to change its form of government to that of an administrator. (Watertown Daily Times, WI)
Child-care operator raises fees Jun 24, 2008
"In reviewing its fee structure, ABC's first priority has been to minimise out-of-pocket expenses for families and continue our commitment to lower-than-national average fees while balancing our increased operating costs," it said. ABC said its increased costs included fuel, rent and food. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Indian students among best: Oxford Jun 23, 2008
40 lakh, including the cost of tuition fee, boarding and lodging and the out-of-pocket expenses. "It is a different world out here...We are gaining immensely," said Karandeep Singh Vohra, pursuing MBA at the Said Business School. (India Times, India)
More of this story Jun 21, 2008
There are out-of-pocket expenses. Baynes is a man who sports bow ties (the company that makes them now ties them for him) and owns a generous laugh. (Newport Daily News, RI)
Website to expose dearest child care Jun 17, 2008
On July 1, the child-care tax rebate will rise from 30 per cent to 50 per cent of parents' out-of-pocket expenses. Parents will be able to claim up to $7500 on the annual cost of care for each child. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Bankruptcy rising among seniors Jun 17, 2008
"And out-of-pocket expenses have been going up.". As a result, Gaberlavage says he thinks health care is the single biggest cause of the rise in filings. (USA Today -- Money)
Blank spaces left in legal papers, says Keddies client Jun 16, 2008
She says she has not received a final bill more than a year after her claims settled, does not know the total financial settlement from GIO General and QBE Insurance, and has not been reimbursed for her out-of-pocket expenses. Other former Keddies clients have claimed similar documents were dated later and used to settle cases. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Home buyer's unreasonable expectations (2) Jun 15, 2008
But if you signed a document with the lender agreeing to pay for some of the out-of-pocket expenses associated with the refinance, you could wind up having to shell out for these fees. For example, some lenders will have you pay an application fee and some amount of money to lock in your interest rate. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Senate To Consider Tax Credits For Fire And EMS Volunteers Jun 13, 2008
Volunteers miss time with their families, experience significant out-of-pocket expenses, and most importantly, risk their lives to keep our communities safe, said Sen. Lisa Baker (R-Luzerne), chair of the Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee. (Fulton County News, PA)
High fuel prices ease trucker shortage Jun 13, 2008
Carriers typically aren't paid for their deliveries until well after they're made, leaving the trucking companies - or individual owner-operators - carrying hefty out-of-pocket expenses for six weeks or more, Broughton said. During the first three months of this year, 935 trucking companies filed for bankruptcy, according to Avondale Partners research. (AZCentral -- Business)
Hopkinton considers installing solar panels Jun 13, 2008
"They don't have to have any out-of-pocket expenses for it," she said, adding that other MetroWest communities were eyeing similar deals. Main estimates that the solar panels could provide a fifth of the town's electricity, calling Borrego's offer of a discounted, locked-in price a benefit in an era of volatile energy rates. (Hopkinton Town Crier, MA)
UT Medicine works to streamline management of third-party payer contracts Jun 12, 2008
"With the increase of consumer-driven health plans, we wanted to be able to calculate a patient's out-of-pocket expenses prior to service," says Corinne Smith, director of network management and contracting at University of Texas Medicine San Antonio. "MPV affords us the ability to generate these estimates and it also allows us to detect payment variances, aggregate appeals and negotiate more favorable payer contracts -- all of which have a positive impact on our bottom line," she adds. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
Ranks of underinsured U.S. adults increase 60% Jun 10, 2008
The number of adults nationwide who have health insurance but face financial risk due to high out-of-pocket expenses - known as the underinsured - increased 60 percent between 2003 and 2007 to more than 25 million, a study released today found ... A study released today by the Commonwealth Fund found that people who had health insurance all year but were required to pay high out-of-pocket expenses experienced some of the same problems as those with no health insurance at all. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
States settle claims against drug benefits broker Jun 7, 2008
If they claim they incurred out-of-pocket expenses, they will receive up to $25 each. Today's resolution marks the third settlement the states have entered into with pharmaceutical benefits managers. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Sometimes it pays to get bumped from your flight Jun 5, 2008
A 10-day family vacation was trimmed by three days, said Roth, whose lawsuit seeks, in part, reimbursement for $21,000 in airfare, hotel, rental car and other out-of-pocket expenses as he scrambled to get his family to a long-planned celebration of his mother's 80th birthday. Compensation limits for those involuntarily bumped doubled last month to $400 if you arrive within two hours of your original arrival time or $800 if later than that. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
MDS Reports Second Quarter 2008 Results Jun 5, 2008
We use net revenues to measure the growth and profitability of MDS and MDS Pharma Services because the pass-through invoicing of reimbursable out-of-pocket expenses varies from period-to-period, is not a reliable measure of the underlying performance of the business, and does not have an impact on net income or cash flows in any significant way. Management assesses and rewards the performance of MDS Pharma Services and the segment's senior management team using metrics that are based on net... (Canada Newswire)
Tunkhannock agrees to loan theater money to expand Jun 3, 2008
Under the agreement, the Dietrich will pay all out-of-pocket expenses, as well as 0. 5 percent in each of the first five years of the 30-year-loan. (Scranton Times, PA)
ABC raises fees Jun 2, 2008
Under the deal the government will give childcare operators a rebate to cover out-of-pocket expenses as operating costs soar. ABC is expected to increase its fees from next month, while it tries to restructure its business after almost going bust earlier this year. (Sky News Australia)
Get the Facts on the Albuterol Inhaler Transition May 31, 2008
This translates to higher out-of-pocket expenses for many patients, even those with prescription drug coverage. Pharmaceutical companies are providing financial assistance to patients in the form of rebates, discounts and coupons and patient assistance programs. (PR Newswire)
Keep Medicare fair May 31, 2008
Right now, Congress has an opportunity to enact a fair solution to Medicare and prevent older Americans from paying even higher premiums and out-of-pocket expenses. Medicare premiums are actually rising faster than Social Security cost-of-living adjustments (COLA). (NJ.com -- Times)
Habitat blitzes to build homes May 31, 2008
One of the primary out-of-pocket expenses was for advertising and a media blitz. "The effort through the building community has really stepped up," Hall said. (The Daily Reflector)
Tennessee included in Express Scripts settlement May 29, 2008
reimburse patients for out-of-pocket expenses for drug switch-related health care costs and notify patients and prescribers that such reimbursement is available. obtain express, verifiable authorization from the prescriber for all drug switches. (Nashville Business Journal, TN)
Reap the harvest May 29, 2008
Greco says other family-related measures in the budget include lifting the child-care tax rebate from 30 per cent of out-of-pocket expenses to 50 per cent and introducing a 50 per cent refundable tax offset for eligible education expenses. The maximum refund will be $750 a year for each primary school child and $1500 for each child in secondary school. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: May 23, 2008 May 28, 2008
Thank you for dealing with blistered feet (some the size of Ohio) and shin splints, the horrible hills of Harvard and Bolton, and all of your out-of-pocket expenses, to walk for a cause that you truly believe in. To all our volunteers, we thank you for your bathrooms, your Gator-Ade, bead necklaces, the absolutely delicious food, the songs, your houses and most importantly your hugs and kisses. (Bolton Common, MA)
Express Scripts to pay $9.3 million in settlement May 28, 2008
Express Scripts will also be required to: Inform patients and doctors what effect switching drugs will have on a patients co-payment;Inform doctors that Express Scripts makes money off of certain drug switches, and tell them about important differences in side effects or effectiveness of the drugs;Reimburse patients for out-of-pocket expenses for health care costs related to switching drugs, and notify patients and their doctors that reimbursement is available;Get authorization from a patients... (News & Observer -- News)
Health plans to make costs more transparent May 28, 2008
The pledge applies to the plans commercial enrollment as well as their BadgerCare Plus enrollees who also may have out-of-pocket expenses ... We ve been sharing cost comparisons and offering estimates upon request for out-of-pocket expenses for some time now, said Patricia Kohn, chief operating officer of the Gundersen Lutheran Health Plan. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
NYC Lawyer Sues Delta Over Delayed, Stressful Trip May 28, 2008
Roth said Tuesday he wants $21,000 for out-of-pocket expenses and another $275,000 in compensatory damages for emotional distress. He said he also wants punitive damages which would be at least three times the compensatory amount. (WNBC.com, NY)
Huddles & heels: Clinic teaches women football basics while raising money for Guardian Angel charity May 26, 2008
The event was a fundraiser, as well as a tutorial, with proceeds going to the Guardian Angel Foundation, a local organization that provides money for cancer patients' out-of-pocket expenses while undergoing treatment. It wasn't long ago that Teafoe received financial help from the foundation to cover gas expenses for the many trips the Seeley Lake mother was making to Missoula to take her 22-year-old son to his chemotherapy treatments. (Missoulian, MT)
Elder Law: Making the most of charitable contributions May 23, 2008
Unreimbursed out-of-pocket expenses may be deducted as a charitable contribution assuming that you meet the rules mentioned above. Car expenses are treated as un-reimbursed expenses and you may either deduct 14 cents per mile or the actual cost of gas and oil. (Malden Observer, MA)
ID Theft Monitoring Services: What You Need To Know May 23, 2008
Thankfully, however, the median time to resolve an identity theft problem was four hours, and "in more than 50% of ID thefts, victims incurred no out-of-pocket expenses," which includes "any lost wages, legal fees, any payment of fraudulent debts, and miscellaneous expenses such as notarization, copying, and postage.". What Identity Theft Monitoring Promises. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
House passes $54 billion in tax breaks May 22, 2008
It also extends deductions for the out-of-pocket expenses of teachers and allows tax-free deductions from individual retirement accounts. The measure provides some $17 billion in tax incentives for renewable energy sources such as wind and solar power, carbon capture and sequestration projects, plug-in cars and technology for green buildings. (USA Today)
Billing issue leaves patients feeling ill May 17, 2008
"It was not the intent of our reimbursement policy to increase out-of-pocket expenses for our members who do not have a choice in selecting the place where healthcare services are performed, such as in the case of an emergency," Hinz said. Karla Gledhill said Blue Cross agreed this week to visit the matter after she threatened to contact patient rights groups and the media. (Los Angeles Times)
House panel votes to extend child credit, energy tax breaks May 16, 2008
In addition to the $10 billion in new relief for individuals, it contains $20 billion in renewable energy incentives and $27 billion to extend such popular tax breaks as the research and development credit and the credit for the out-of-pocket expenses of teachers. It's paid for mainly by closing a loophole allowing hedge fund managers and others working for offshore corporations to defer tax on their compensation and by delaying implementation of a tax break for multinational corporations... (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)
Million could dump private health cover: AMA May 15, 2008
"Private health insurance is a rip-off and the Government should be beefing up the public system. (0) mick: 15 May 2008 11:57:24am I know what you mean mate, had exactly the same thing a few times over. Would have been better with the public system and putting the money aside! (0) Juliet: 15 May 2008 11:23:09am i am seriously considering dropping our family's insurance now. it costs about $1,500 per year (and rising) and our med expenses are never been over that, so self-insurance is a good... (ABC Online)
State Farm Practices Suffer Collision With California Class Action Lawsuit May 15, 2008
49, in out-of-pocket expenses ... 49 for out-of-pocket expenses he incurred before it could retain any of those funds for itself. (PR Newswire)
Council approves three new union contracts May 9, 2008
They, too, will see an increase in their health insurance deductible, an increase in out-of-pocket expenses and increases in drug card and co-pays. The non-bargaining resolution will cost the city 22,700 from the general fund, 2,447 from its road use fund, 2,399 from its water department fund and 9,946 from the sewer account. (Fort Madison Daily Democrat, IO)
Barbour, McCoy tussle over ad contracts, employment agency May 8, 2008
Republican Barbour told hundreds of business people today (Wednesday) at a Mississippi Economic Council meeting that employers will see a dramatic increase in their out-of-pocket expenses if the Mississippi Department of Employment Security goes out of existence this summer. The governor will call lawmakers back to the Capitol for a special session before the state budget year begins July 1. (WREG.com, TN)
Medicare basics class offered May 8, 2008
Since the program started more than a decade ago, it has helped more than 130,000 Missourians, saving them more than 9 million in out-of-pocket expenses. Funding is received through a grant from the Centers for Medicare aid Services, the Federal Medicare agency. (Camdenton Lake Sun Leader, MO)
Health-care costs need answers May 8, 2008
As health-care costs continue to rise, more Americans may be pushed into the ranks of the uninsured, while those who have insurance may find themselves struggling to pay higher out-of-pocket expenses. South Carolina is doing little to help the uninsured -- or the underinsured -- although lawmakers still may raise the cigarette tax this year, and new revenues could be used to provide insurance coverage for children and low-income South Carolinians. (Greenville News)
Putting hammer down on people in travel costs May 6, 2008
Driving less miles will actually increase the cost per mile driven because two-thirds of the dollars spent in operating a motor vehicle are fixed, but a person s out-of-pocket expenses will be less. AAA s calculation of driving costs looks at the total operating costs per mile and the total ownership costs per mile, adding them to get the total cost per mile with the total cost per year is based on driving 15,000 miles a year. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Ambulance service receives attention in Portland May 6, 2008
There will also be the Portland Ambulance Emergency Care Plan, that residents can apply for to limit out-of-pocket expenses for uninsured portions of ambulance bills, with an annual fee of 144. Additionally, Dempsey reported the Grand River Avenue project has gone out to bid, and council will be looking at bids at a future meeting. (Ionia Sentinel-Standard, MI)
A weekly update on issues from Illinois State Senator Forby Apr 22, 2008
No family should have to worry about being able to afford the out-of-pocket expenses for autistic children. Many states already have similar laws or legislation in place to assist families with the costs associated with a this disease that has become the most widely diagnosed developmental disability in the nation. (West Frankfort Daily American, IL)
Donors, recipients to get expenses Apr 22, 2008
Living organ donors and organ recipients in Ontario will be compensated for out-of-pocket expenses when they donate or receive a transplant, Health Minister George Smitherman said yesterday. "We all have the power to save lives," Smitherman said. (London Free Press)
Money Tip: Three prescriptions for lower drug costs Apr 20, 2008
Depending on your drug needs, you may be able to delay entry into the Medicare "doughnut hole" coverage gap, which allows Medicare drug plans to kick in only after your out-of-pocket expenses reach a certain level (in 2008, that level is estimated to be more than $3,200). If you opt for an online pharmacy, do your homework. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Anthem parent buys Resolution Health data firm Apr 18, 2008
For more than two years, WellPoint Inc., the parent of , employed a health-care data analysis company in an effort to help the insurer's members shed out-of-pocket expenses. Now, WellPoint is shedding some of its own by buying the company. (Columbus Business First, OH)
How technology can aid seniors, caregivers in their own homes Apr 18, 2008
According to Alwan's study, these technologies are out-of-pocket expenses and not reimbursable through most health-care plans, though some may be covered under the All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) and Medicare Advantage for Special Needs Populations programs ... " Many products can be found on the Internet (e.g. on www.epill.com), the study noted. Social connectedness There's not much research that shows the cost effectiveness of technologies that connect seniors socially, but the... (MarketWatch)
Win on the Web Apr 18, 2008
The program, according to Trembowicz, would not cost Norwell any out-of-pocket expenses, but rather would be paid for through rebates. Trembowicz said during a presentation at last week s school committee meeting that a mature program that s been established for three to four years could bring about $290,000 into the Norwell Public School System. (Norwell Mariner, MA)
Amid bad news, a bit of success Apr 17, 2008
5 percent of gross revenue generated by the properties, plus $60,000 per month and out-of-pocket expenses. Company officials said Brandywine's offer was the best of several accounting companies, and would save Feldman more than $1 million annually. (Albany Times Union)
Feldman Mall Properties, Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2007 Financial Results Apr 15, 2008
We have also agreed to reimburse Brandywine for travel and other out-of-pocket expenses incurred in connection with such services. This agreement has an initial term through June 30, 2009 and can be renewed on a year-to-year basis, but is subject to termination by the parties at any time starting June 30, 2008 upon no less than 90 days prior to written notice. (PR Newswire)
Public hospitals lure 'rich' patients Apr 14, 2008
This figure, however, does not cover charges for medical specialists and some diagnostic testing and pharmaceuticals, which the private patient incurs as out-of-pocket expenses. Health Services Commissioner Beth Wilson says she has received numerous complaints from patients who were encouraged to undergo treatment in public hospitals as private patients without realising they would incur extra expenses. (The Age)
Plan offers low premiums, higher deductibles Apr 13, 2008
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