Orland council opts out of PERs health programs

Orland council opts out of PERs health programs
Orland officially opted out of its Public Employees Retirement System health care plans this week. It is transferring the accounts to Golden State Risk Management Association effective Jan. 1. The move came in a special meeting Monday morning where…
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How The Tax Bill Would Affect Health Care Programs

How The Tax Bill Would Affect Health Care Programs
Caught up in the congressional politics swirling around a pending tax bill are proposals that affect health care for newly laid-off workers as well as Medicare and Medicaid patients.
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Dozens testify to have their health care programs spared

Dozens testify to have their health care programs spared
One of the last major bills of the 2010 session ran into turbulence Tuesday as lawmakers spent the day absorbing a parade of criticism from health care advocates objecting to a measure that reduces spending by $155 million.
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Advocates Warn of Cuts In Mental Health, Substance Abuse Programs

Advocates Warn of Cuts In Mental Health, Substance Abuse Programs
By ROBIN WILLIAMS ADAMS The Ledger LAKELAND | Advocates for mental health and substance abuse treatment were encouraged earlier this year by research showing the preventive benefits of their programs. They hoped it would convince lawmakers to keep them afloat despite tough financial times.
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