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Number Of Americans Lacking Health Insurance Reached 47 Million In 2006 According to a report released by the U.S. Census Bureau on income, poverty, and health insurance coverage, poverty rates fell and the real median income of households in the United States increased slightly between 2005 and 2006; at the same time, however, the real median earnings of workers declined last year, while the percentage of Americans without health insurance climbed to record levels. Unionization Leads To Big Jump In Pay And Benefits For Low-Wage Workers Among workers in traditionally low-paying occupations, union members earn higher wages and are significantly more likely to have access to health and pension benefits than their non-unionized counterparts, according to a study published by the Center for Economic and Policy Research (CEPR). Employees Feel Excluded From Benefits Design Decisions Most workers believe they are not given an adequate voice in the design of benefits programs by their employers, and many would like to have a greater say in the benefits planning process, according to a study commissioned by Delta Dental of Missouri of plan sponsors’ and employees’ views on the current benefits environment. Medical Case Management Program Leads To Lower Health Care Costs A study released by health insurer Aetna found the cost of providing medical care for health plan members suffering from serious health problems is significantly lower when patients are enrolled in a case management program. |
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