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Thursday, April 11, 2013  The cost of insurance and unemployment are part of the cause according to the study.

Monday, April 08, 2013  Military health care costs have nearly tripled since 2001

Wednesday, March 27, 2013  Anyone who buys insurance directly, rather than through their employer, could see their rates rise according to a new study.

Monday, March 18, 2013  The company will also contribute money to a fund dealing with the health of all Michigan residents

Thursday, February 21, 2013  A state House committee has approved bills to overhaul Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, leaving out anti-abortion provisions that torpedoed an earlier effort to change the status of the state's largest insurer.

Wednesday, February 13, 2013  The exchange would be in partnership with the federal government

Wednesday, December 12, 2012  According to the 23rd edition of America's Health Rankings, Michigan is 37th this year compared to 33rd in 2011 when compared with the health of other states.

Wednesday, August 22, 2012  A piece of legislation is awaiting Governor Rick Snyder's signature. The measure changes benefit plans and employee pensions for public school employees.

Tuesday, March 27, 2012  Supreme Court takes up key health care law issue: Can the government force you to carry insurance?

Wednesday, December 14, 2011  APNewsBreak: Obama administration says 2.5 million young adults gain coverage through health overhaul

Friday, November 18, 2011  The changes will in some cases cost people who use Medicare more money.

Monday, November 14, 2011  Supreme Court will hear arguments over health care overhaul, a key Obama initiative, in spring

Friday, November 11, 2011  Legislation has been passed that is designed to help consumers and small businesses purchase health insurance.

Thursday, September 29, 2011  Facing likely election-year ruling, Obama appeals health overhaul setback to Supreme Court

Tuesday, September 27, 2011  Gov. Rick Snyder has signed legislation that will force many public employees to pay more for their health insurance by limiting the amount public employers may pay for government employee medical benefits.