Health Insurance

went to 7 7 per cent this year, double the rate of inflation. Premiums have risen 78 percent since 2000 to compare wage increases begin just under 20 per cent and the real image of work.

individuals are now paying an average of just over $ 4,000 a year in American families with nearly $ 11.500 in bonuses this year. Businesses, health services now stands at 61 per cent, from 69 percent in 2000. It is estimated that over 155 million Americans receive their health care benefits from their employer. To lower the cost of all insurance plans, many companies now offer packages of services with a higher deductible. It should be noted that this report comes after a recent census reported that 1 to 3 million Americans, where the ranks of uninsured in 2005 was added. What is clear here is the long-term trend of declining coverage of small businesses served by their staff.

“For workers and entrepreneurs, a reduction in growth rates already very high one, you always pay more,” said Dr. Drew Altman, president and CEO of the Kaiser Foundation.

The insurance companies are under fire recently for families who have been dumped build large medical expenses. A recent case in California, the state of the investigation a complaint against Blue Cross, insurance coverage for a family if not the medical bills reached $ 20,000. The family has been left open with the medical bills of over $ 60,000. The company had accused the family of failing in their coverage application an undiagnosed bump on a child to reveal his chin. The family say they (or their physician) knew nothing of a tumor when she made the request.

These types of cancellation of coverage have now created a massive reaction on insurance companies and resulted in a number of outstanding complaints. Subscribers say their policy illegally recruited, which resulted in serious financial problems. State regulators to investigate and said they are now preparing to take action against Blue Cross.

Do something for (us) to protect the public against such insurance () businesses. The hardship caused to a family with these medical bills at a time when they really need the most is facing nothing less than criminal. Given our money every month for years they should not have the right to terminate our relationship. You must be compelled by law, the agreement that they have written and we have agreed to honor.