Health benefits in retirement: set for extinction? Health benefits in retirement: set for extinction?

Collection: Health Policy and Services Research Series Title(s): NHPF background paper Contributor(s): Merlis, Mark. George Washington University. National Health Policy Forum. Publication: Washington, D.C. : National Health Policy Forum, [2006] Language(s): English Format: Text Subject(s): Health Benefit Plans, Employee -- economics Retirement -- economics United States Genre(s): Technical Report Abstract: Nearly 18 million people rely on employer-provided retiree health benefits to fill gaps in Medicare's coverage or to provide basic insurance until they reach Medicare age. Rising costs have led many employers to limit benefits, require participants to pay a larger share of the costs, or stop offering coverage at all for workers who have not yet retired. This background paper describes recent developments in retiree health benefits, possible future trends, and policy options for slowing the erosion of coverage or providing alternative ways for retirees to meet their expected medical expenses. Copyright: The National Library of Medicine believes this item to be in the public domain. (More information) Extent: 33 leaves Illustrations: Illustrations NLM Unique ID: 101271769 (See catalog record) Permanent Link: http://resource.nlm.nih.gov/101271769