Spread the word – W-2 rumor false!

Anti-health reform activists continue to fight reform with misinformation. There’s an email circulating now with a false claim about health care reform and W-2s. It says that consumers will see their taxes go up because of a provision of PPACA, the new federal health reform law. The email says that consumers will be charged higher [...]

NY Insurance Premiums Rose Seven Times Faster Than Wages

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).  [...]