Leaders of the business community and major health insurers called yesterday for the state to delay for two years, until July 2009, the requirement that all residents have health insurance that meets state standards.

A state board is scheduled to vote on the standards for basic coverage today. Under the state's universal health insurance law, all residents must have insurance by July 1, 2007, or pay a penalty next year, unless they obtain a waiver.

Firms, Insurers Seek Delay on Universal Plan
Source: Insurance News Net