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Just got an e-mail from my husband's employer regarding retiree health benefits:
Q. Did Health Care Reform dictate the change for (redacted)'s retiree medical benefit?
A. No. It did, however remove two primary obstacles that retirees faced if the tried to purchase healthcare insurance on their own (elimination of pre-existing condition clauses and life time limits). Federal health reform offers more options for individuals in the insurance market. More choice, more stability and less cost.
