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09-14-2011, 03:29 AM
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Should Smokers Pay More for Health Insurance?
Should Smokers Pay More for Health Insurance?
By Loren Berlin (DailyFinance) 06:29:17AM (DST) Wednesday,September 14,2011. Last week, Dallas County in Texas joined the growing ranks of employers that charge employees who smoke a higher monthly health insurance premium than employees who don't light up. Beginning Jan. 1, smokers employed by the county will pay an additional $50 per month per person for not only the employee, but also any family member who smokes and is covered by the county's health insurance plan. The county estimates that this "non-smokers' discount" will reduce its medical costs by $500,000 as early as next year.  Should Smokers Pay More for Health Insurance? - DailyFinance ---------------------------------------------------------- Debatable... I'm reserving my judgment on this one.
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