It was only a short year or two later a major share of the companies were faced with steeply rising claims costs. As a result, premium increases of 25 percent to 38 percent were not uncommon. At the same time, other companies left the state. Consequently, the state's attempt to pay for welfare insurance plan was severely curtailed because of increased costs. Fewer young working families can afford health care because of the rising costs and fewer companies available.
Small employers are hard pressed to provide added health care also.
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