Document Type
Research Report
Publication Date
2-2010
Abstract
According to the research, Boston could have reduced its 2010 health premiums by between 15.6 and 17.1 percent, for a savings of between $41.4 and $45.4 million by joining the state’s Group Insurance Commission, more widely known as the GIC. The City is unable to join the GIC, however, without first receiving 70% union approval, according to state law. This requirement and the associated tradeoffs involved are a major barrier to municipal participation in the GIC. Several cities and towns including Boston have called for cities and towns to have the same ability as the state to design health insurance plans.
Recommended Citation
Carey, Robert L., "The Utility of Trouble: Leveling the Playing Field: Giving Municipal Officials the Tools to Moderate Health Insurance Costs" (2010). Edward J. Collins Center for Public Management Publications. 14.
https://scholarworks.umb.edu/cpm_pubs/14
Publisher
Boston Foundation
Rights
© Copyright 2010 by the Boston Foundation
Included in
Health Policy Commons, Insurance Commons, Labor Relations Commons, Public Administration Commons
Comments
The First in a Series of Occasional Reports About Bringing Systemic Change to Scale in an Era of Limited Resources.
Part of the Boston Foundation's Understand Boston series of forums, events, and research providing information and insight into Boston issues.