> HHS gave more than $35 million in grants to help Indiana, Washington and Rhode Island establish new health insurance exchanges, reports The Hill’s Healthwatch. Article
> Connecticut insurance regulators refused a request to hike health premiums by an average 35 percent for 117 people in the state, despite the fact that American Republic Insurance Company paid more in medical claims than it earned in premiums, according to the Hartford Courant. Article
> About 600,000 young adults have taken advantage of a healthcare reform provision allowing them to stay on their parents' insurance plans, reports The Hill’s Healthwatch. Article
And Finally... The secret outdoor life of a cat may make your family sick. Article