On alert during open enrollment
Saturday, October 30, 2010 - 18:30
in Psychology & Sociology
Some employers may be raising insurance premiums and employee cost-sharing. Other things to watch for in health plan options: more co-insurance and extra charges for dependents.When you examine your health plan options during open enrollment this fall, you may suffer a serious case of sticker shock. Some employers are planning to implement frighteningly big increases in both insurance premiums and the cost-sharing for services that comes out of your pocket. Even benefits that are expanding under the healthcare overhaul may come with financial strings attached.