Saturday, September 7, 2013

In First Study Of The Impact Of High-Deductible Health Plans, Men Found More Likely To Delay Emergency Care

When Health Deductibles Rise Men Delay Emergency Care by Ann Carrns.  The New York Times.  September 5, 2013.

(1)  Men are more like to delay treatments for ____________ under high-deductible plans.  Women ten to cut back care for _______________ only.

(2)  High-deductible plans have ________ monthly premiums but ___________ out-of-pocket costs.

(3)  About a _________ of workers have high-deductible plans.

(4)  The number of workers under these plans is likely to __________ as a result of lower-costs plans on ___________________________.

(5)  "____________ beliefs" and worry that spending on their own care may ___________________________ are possible reasons presented to explain male reluctance.

(6)  Some high-deductible plans cover _______________ outside the deductible.

(7)  Online ___________ from health plans and nurse ___________ can offer guidance of when to seek treatment.


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