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Re:Why Employee Benefits Will Become Irrelevant by prostoalex on Wednesday April 29, 2015 @12:25PM (#9459405)
> an employer can buy insurance or other benefits for 1000 people cheaper than any of the individuals can.

Does that still hold true with the exchanges, which in large states supposedly pool millions of individuals?

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Re:Why Employee Benefits Will Become Irrelevant by dzdt on Wednesday April 29, 2015 @12:45PM (#9459597)
I think so, and here is why it makes sense. Maintaining a steady employment is a pretty strong indicator of not having debilitating health problems and of having enough income to avoid poverty-driven health problems. The employee pool of a major corporation is probably a healthier pool than the one exchanges serve.
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Re:Why Employee Benefits Will Become Irrelevant by mauricemir on Thursday April 30, 2015 @07:18AM (#9464339)
Yes a Company with 1000's of employees can drive a better bargain than a single individual.
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