CSBJ Daily

Colorado held on to its ranking as the16th healthiest state, but the overall health of the nation has declined by 0.3 percent this year, according to United Health Foundation’s 18th annual America’s Health Rankings report released today.
The report indicates that the nation’s health has slid because of increasing obesity and a higher number of uninsured […]

The Colorado Division of Insurance has fined Chicago-based Celtic Insurance Company $280,000 based on a review of the company’s business during 2005.
A “market conduct examination” [390Kb pdf] found noncompliance with contract form requirements, the untimely payment of claims for consumers, inappropriate denial of benefits and the unlawful issue of certain types of policies.
Celtic officials say […]

Ever since Wal-Mart and its competitors started selling prescription medicines for $4 each, the annual inflation in drug costs has dropped – and is now at the lowest rate in three decades.
In July, Wal-Mart launched the low cost prescription drug plan, offering a month’s supply of 140 different generic medications for $4. The medicines are […]

The Bureau of Land Management will waive recreation-related fees for Veterans, military personnel and their families on Veterans Day, Sunday, Nov. 11.
Entrance and standard fees will be waived for public recreation lands, including National Parks and U.S. Fish and Wildlife and Forest Service lands.
“This is a small, but special way of saying thanks to all […]