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Healthcare Mandates Boost Costs

Author: WashACE

Originally published on Feb 07, 2005

The preponderance of evidence indicates that the buildup of health care mandates has caused insurance premiums to rise. The state should require independent cost-benefit analysis before issuing any new mandates. Similar cost-benefit analysis should be required as part of a sunset review of existing mandated benefits. Finally, the state should permit insurers to issue a basic insurance plan that provides standard coverage, unburdened by costly and unconventional mandates.

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  • Economics

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