RNC Research

ObamaCare’s New Mandates Have Raised Insurance Costs For The City Of Midland, Michigan. “The Affordable Care Act has raised insurance costs for the City of Midland. The act set minimum coverage requirements that have caused adjustments in the city’s plans, such as adding contraceptive coverage, adding coverage for children up to age 26 and limiting annual out-of-pocket expenses for covered plan members.” (Tony Lascari, “Health Care Reform Raises City Of Midland’s Costs,” Midland Daily News, 1/30/14)

• “Costs Are Up $218,970 For Active Employees” And “Could Go Up An Additional $378,450.” “Costs are up $218,970 for active employee health care because of the ACA changes, Paula Whittington, Midland assistant city manager, recently told the Midland City Council. If traditional plans are eliminated and retiree plans lose their current exemptions, costs could go up an additional $378,450.” (Tony Lascari, “Health Care Reform Raises City Of Midland’s Costs,” Midland Daily News, 1/30/14)