Census: Fewer Americans lack health insurance (CNN.com)

Participation in government health insurance programs -- particularly those aimed at children -- increased from 2006 to 2007, leading to a decrease in the number of Americans lacking insurance, the U.S. Census Bureau said Tuesday.

45.7 Million in U.S. Lack Health Insurance (MedicineNet.com)

Title: 45.7 Million in U.S. Lack Health Insurance Category: Health News Created: 8/27/2008 Last Editorial Review: 8/27/2008

Bartow Saves Money With New Health Insurance (The Lakeland Ledger)

BARTOW | A new health insurance plan for city employees will save the city an estimated $232,000 annually, commissioners learned Wednesday.At a special meeting, city commissioners approved the plan, which will cost the city about $1.62 million annually with Blue Cross/Blue Shield beginning Oct. 1, when the 2008-09 fiscal year starts.

Healthy Difference on 'Today's THV at 5': Losing Your Health Insurance (KTHV Little Rock)

New census data shows that more than 17 percent of Arkansans don't have health insurance. A new report shows that a lot of people might be just a job loss away from losing their coverage and a major illness away from financial disaster.

2:55 p.m. — GovGuam retirees, survivors holding meeting Sunday on health insurance benefits (Pacific Daily News)

2:55 p.m. — Government retirees and survivors will host a meeting with senators, insurance companies and the GovGuam Retirement Fund to discuss critical concerns of the elderly regarding the rise of health insurance benefits at 2:30 p.m. Aug. 31 at the Mangilao Senior Citizens Center.