The 3 million California residents who have enrolled in high-deductible health plans are more apt to delay care because of cost, according to a new report from the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research.

Enrollment in high-deductible health plans rose 5.2% over the last two years, according to government estimates.

Six in 10 companies offered health benefits to their workers this year, while 21% of those firms say they reduced the scope of benefits provided or increased their employees’ share, a new study finds.

Group medical coverage continues to experience “steady increases,” forcing employers to shift more of the burden to their employees.

Employers of all sizes are being affected by the increases, which in …  Read →

Consumers who choose high-deductible health plans (HDHPs) favor lower cost care options, including generic drugs over brand drugs and efforts to improve their wellness.

“Our research concludes that people are beginning …  Read →