87% of Employers to Reduce Benefits if Health Care Reform Increases Costs


	87% of Employers to Reduce Benefits if Health Care Reform Increases Costs

n2sooners

9-17-2009 5:47 PM

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healthcare, obama, politics

n2sooners says:

Funny, but when Obama promises you can keep your current health plan and doctor if you like it he leaves out the "and if your employer isn't among the majority likely to reduce or eliminate benefits."

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