KPress Vol. 12 Iss. 16

Jaynes, Bill (2012-07-23). KPress Vol. 12 Iss. 16 (PDF) (Report). Kolonia, Pohnpei: Kaselehlie Press.

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Abstract: KPress Vol. 12 Iss. 16: NEWS: Pohnpei, FSM—Coverage reports that Pohnpei remained financially responsible for a stalled $123,000 health project linked to unresolved land issues near Robert Hadley’s 4JS Store and sakau market south of the Pohnpei State Hospital, with an upcoming July 25 hearing expected to determine whether a long-standing land dispute could be resolved or would continue to delay the project; health policy reporting details proposals by MiCare for an across-the-board 15.5 percent premium rate increase aimed at ensuring the insurer’s long-term ability to meet FSM health-care needs, acknowledging anticipated fiscal-year losses to be covered by reserves and outlining proposed regulatory changes including new coverage options for regional and international workers, a veterans referral benefit for care in Hawaiʻi or Guam, addition of a first well-baby checkup, reduction of covered routine physical exams from two to one per year, increases in deductibles for chronic prescription refill coverage, and expanded coverage for certain dental x-rays; OPINION / EDITORIAL: commentary references postal-service notices warning of penalties under the Postal Crime Act for prohibited actions and reflects on broader historical and governance perspectives, including views on the legacy of the TTPI era.