New research shows that the cost of health insurance for a typical family increases about $100 per month when state governments limit price adjustments based on factors like age, health or risky behaviors such as smoking.
Researchers find that state rules to ensure equitable pricing lead to a $100 per month increase in monthly premiums for a typical family. States that force insurers to work with any willing provider see a 10 percent jump in monthly premiums.
A new program sponsored by pharmacies and pharmaceutical companies aims to help uninsured and underinsured Minnesotans who can’t afford to pay for their prescriptions.
