Monday, April 9
Harvard Medical School researchers have discovered that "high-deductible health insurance plans favored by many employers often wind up beind an unfair burden to women.. largely because women need many routine medical exams that quickly add up." The study's lead author claims that women spend roughly $1,000 more than men on medical costs annually, and this is just like the employer cutting the paycuts of all of the females that are employed by $1,000. It's true that women do need more check-ups than men on average, because of pregancy and related medical issues that men do not experience. However, it will be difficult to come to an agreement with both employers and medical insurance agencies. If this ever were to be made into a largely controversial issue, it would be up to the government to resolve the issue and decide who would be made responsible for taking care of the difference in cost.
http://www.boston.com/yourlife/health/women/articles/2007/04/06/study_health_accounts_cost_more_for_women/
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