Document Type
Report
Publication Date
2-8-2006
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.
Recommended Citation
Merlis, Mark, "Health Benefits in Retirement: Set for Extinction?" (2006). National Health Policy Forum. Paper 166.
https://hsrc.himmelfarb.gwu.edu/sphhs_centers_nhpf/166
Open Access
yes
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