Private Health Insurance Reform
More and more people are going without health coverage and fewer people who are insured have good insurance. The insurance companies are saying hospitals costs are going up, but the hospitals and doctors say it´s the insurance companies. We know we´re paying more for less, but we don´t even know how much more. It seems like no one´s minding the store, and we need our Department of Insurance to do that and the public to be informed. Right now, we´re all being left in the dark.
Transparency in prices and products is key to making informed choices as a consumer. But Idaho consumers do not have real access to information about prices, benefits, and how much of each premium dollar pays for health care, versus other expenses, like executive salaries, lobbying, and administrative overhead. Why should private companies be allowed to shield information from consumers who want to make informed choices about how to spend their health care dollars?
A broad spectrum of stakeholders - from families to small businesses to local governments - is impacted by the growing crisis in health insurance costs. The opportunity is ours to take a stand for transparency, and the time for action to get a handle on this problem is now. You can help by taking a stand and supporting the TRUTH Act. Call Taryn at 1-866-9245x106 to get involved.
TRUTH Materials
- What else is ICAN doing to hold insurance companies accountable?, .pdf
- How much money do insurance company CEOs in Idaho earn?, .pdf
- What is the TRUTH Act?, .pdf
- Read our report on the importance of transparency in the private health insurance market, .pdf
Small Business Resources
- We surveyed over 100 small businesses in Idaho on health insurance. Read our report for more details., .pdf
- Private health insurance is expensive – what is the solution?, .pdf
- I want to work with ICAN and other small businesses to fix the health care crisis!, .pdf