What is the State Health Plan’s record in managing insurance costs?
A. Despite the increases in heath care costs – and the corresponding increases in insurance premiums – the State Health Plan remains a great value. For example, since 1992 deductibles have actually decreased in real dollars. During the period from 1991-2000 – while the average expenditure per person increased 88 percent – premiums remained constant. And we continue to be less expensive – often significantly less expensive – than other regions, and the U.S.
