It’s a common scenario. You and your spouse have jobs that offer health insurance. You both pick the better one. Well, UPS says they’ve got to cut that perk.
Health insurance premiums for individuals in New York will fall by 50 percent next year, according to the state. But New York isn't Alabama or Texas or anywhere else, for that matter.
New data released by the federal government reveals that costs for identical medical procedures can vary widely from hospital-to-hospital. So to get the best deal, you might have to do some comparison shopping.
You wouldn't dream of buying a new laptop without comparing prices — why should health care be any different? The government is releasing new data about what hospitals charge in various places for medical procedures, and the prices vary widely.
The new health care law requires individuals to carry health insurance beginning next year, or pay a small fine. Behavioral economists say even a little punishment may go a long way to get people to sign up.