Some systems do not provide universal healthcare, or restrict coverage to public health facilities.

"They can't get together in a collusive kind of way and decide to restrict coverage."

"The guidelines are a clear signal to employers," he said, that restricting coverage for a specific illness "is a risky and expensive proposition."

He voted to restrict funding and coverage of abortion.

Transcending all available media, the government seeks to control what Syrians see by restricting coverage from outside sources.

The proposal forbids insurance companies from restricting coverage based on 'pre-existing conditions'.

In response, the government issued directives to restrict media coverage, which was met with limited compliance, even on state-owned networks.

In 1993 the Clinton administration proposed saving money on Medicaid by restricting coverage of certain medications.

MetLife said earlier this summer that it planned to restrict coverage in coastal areas to homeowners who have installed such features.

Mr. Liu has led a campaign to restrict coverage of sensitive issues.