Average 2008 Employee Out-of-Pocket Costs For Family Health Care To Increase 10.5%, According To Milliman Index

The cost of health care for the average U.S. family with employer-sponsored health coverage will increase 7.6% this year, due in part to rising prescription drug prices, according to a Milliman study released on Wednesday, Dow Jones reports. The fifth annual Milliman Medical Index analyzed historical claims data and trends in provider contracting and examined the drivers and components of medical spending.

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Filed under: Health Insurance / Medical Insurance on May 17th, 2008