Short answer: A lot. Benefitsblog links to a survey from the Center for Retirement Research indicating that 47% of those surveyed would not be willing to forego their health insurance benefits, even in lieu of a 30% raise. Click here for the story line from Benefitsblog COMMENT: Some of these folks aren’t doing the math! [...]
Many employers report their intent to drop group coverage all together if prices go up another 15%.Read the story from Seattle Times COMMENT: Won’t be long before most of those employers drop coverage (if they’re serious). This is part of a growing trend — less group, more individual coverage. Our nationwide agency specializes in individual [...]
According to Vital Signs from Market Street, Americans generally support employer sponsored health care. Over 80% of those surveyed want to maintain the current system, at least in principle. 88% of Democrats support mandated employer sponsored care. About 153 million people receive their benefits from their jobs. Market Watch article here COMMENT: Sneaky, sneaky, sneaky. [...]
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