A new report on employer-sponsored health insurance, released this week by the New York State Health Foundation, indicates that the percentage of New Yorkers covered by their employer has fallen over the last decade, from 69% in 2001 to 58% in 2009. This percentage is, furthermore, slightly lower than the national average of 65%. The percentage of employers actually offering coverage, though, remained steady at 70% over the same period. Decreases in take-up are attributed to tighter eligibility rules, increased cost-shifting, and limited coverage choices.
The complete report, "Decade of Decline: A Survey of Employer Health Coverage in New York State" can be accessed by clicking here.
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