Syd Winlock bought one of the cheapest health insurance policies he could find for himself and his wife, Lisa, this year: a high-deductible plan with lousy coverage and a $1,500-per-month price tag. For coverage next year, the Elk Grove, Calif., resident qualifies for new state-funded health insurance subsidies totaling about $870 per month. This aid…


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by: ADAM BEAM, Associated Press BERLIN, GERMANY – SEPTEMBER 05: A doctor speaks to a patient as a sphygmomanometer, or blood pressure meter, lies on his desk on September 5, 2012 in Berlin, Germany. Doctors in the country are demanding higher payments from health insurance companies (Krankenkassen). Over 20 doctors’ associations are expected to hold…


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SEATTLE (AP) — Time is running out to sign up for health insurance through the state’s marketplace for next year. The Seattle Times reports open enrollment for the Washington Health Benefit Exchange closes at 11:59 p.m. Sunday. If you sign up by that deadline, your coverage will begin Jan. 1, 2020.


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SAN DIEGO — A letter from San Diego State University’s student health services medical director on Thursday confirmed a case of mumps involving a student. Though details about the student could not be shared due to privacy restrictions, Dr. Cynthia Cornelius indicated that the student affected lives off campus.


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SAN DIEGO (KGTV) -- A San Diego State University student was diagnosed with mumps, prompting a warning to students and school staff to contact their health provider if they notice any symptoms related to the illness.


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