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Hello to all friends, new and old. We are officially launching a series called Out of Pocket, Out of Reach, which explores the different ways the employer-based health insurance system is crumbling. I want to hear from you: how your job-based coverage is affecting you or your business, whether you love it or hate it, and everything in between. Don’t be shy: bob.herman@statnews.com.
U.S. workers and businesses are getting soaked
There’s a very high likelihood that you, dear reader, get your health insurance from your job or the job of a loved one. There’s also a very high likelihood your earnings have suffered over time, quietly behind the scenes. It’s arguably never been worse than now, and it isn’t likely to get better.
