Mobile Approves New Humana Health Plan for City Retirees
Mobile's City Council unanimously approved a new Humana supplemental health plan for about 775 retirees, aiming to save the city $1.5 million.
Mobile Ends Health Coverage for Adult Children of City Retirees
Mobile has dropped adult children of city retirees, ages 19 to 26, from city-sponsored health insurance as of Jan. 1, a change finance officials say helps offset rising healthcare costs…
Mobile Chamber to Host Business Summit on Navigating the Affordable Care Act
The Mobile Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting a business summit at the Mobile Marriott to help area employers navigate Affordable Care Act compliance rules.
Mobile Police Weigh Body Camera Expansion Amid Tight Budget
Mobile's police chief says body camera upgrades are a priority, but an aging patrol fleet is competing for limited city funding.
Mobile Mayor Stimpson Weighs Partial Veto Over Council’s Budget Shift
Mobile Mayor Sandy Stimpson says he may veto part of the City Council's budget after it shifted $2.5 million meant for police and fire equipment purchases.
Mobile Council Approves 2015 Budget With Major Changes to Stimpson Plan
Mobile's City Council passed a 2015 budget 6-1 while Mayor Sandy Stimpson was away, reshaping his plan with new retiree and soccer complex funding.
Affordable Care Act Insurance Exchange Opens for Alabama Shoppers
Alabamians looking for health coverage can now shop online: the federal Affordable Care Act marketplace opened for business Oct. 1, and early federal figures suggest plans in Alabama will cost…
Pittman Bill Aims to Shield Teacher Insurance Plan From Costly Drug Litigation
The Alabama Senate passed a bill by Sen. Trip Pittman of Montrose clarifying the law so the state teacher insurance plan could negotiate prescription drug rates, a move backers said…