There was a victory for low premium, high deductible health plans (CDHPs) this weekend as Target announced steps to make employees responsible for health costs. The Minneapolis-based retailer also said it is considering doing away with employee-based insurance. The retailer enters a fray occupied by large employers from Wal-Mart to General Motors. Is the move a symbolic win for fans of CDHPs? Perhaps so. It also may serve as a rallying cry for supporters of traditional employer-based insurance or alternatives like the Romney plan. Expect controversy and plenty of mudslinging between the two sides over the next few weeks.
- see this article [1] from The Wall Street Journal (sub. req.)
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[1] http://online.wsj.com/article/SB114808059797358385.html?mod=health_home_stories