Atrium’s “Affordability Protection” Exposed, and the State Fair is Coming
This week we discuss Atrium’s new “Affordability Protection Program,” which lowers out-of-pocket costs for members who stay with its doctors and hospitals without lowering the prices it charges the State Health Plan.
Treasurer Brad Briner says if the program stays in place, it will bankrupt the State Health Plan. Every member will feel the strain through higher premiums, thinner benefits and less money for raises and COLAs.
We also talk to Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler about that behind-the-scenes work from state employees at the Department of Agriculture who plan and run the State…
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