A new FamiliesUSA report “Premiums versus Paychecks” indicates good health care coverage is unaffordable to individuals and families. Health insurance premiums for families rose by 80.7%, while median wages rose by only 11% between 2000 and 2007. For family coverage in NY, the average annual premium increased from $5,721 to $12,811 (employer and worker share combined). [...]
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