Media Call: Better Health Plans Could Save WI Consumers Millions in Medical And Prescription Costs
b"Citizen Action of Wisconsin is releasing a new report on Tuesday at 11 AM highlighting the hundreds of millions in consumer out of pocket savings possible if insurers decide to introduce Low Out-of-Pocket Health Plans for 2017 by the deadline 10 days away. The report analyzes 2016 individual health insurance deductible variations for doctor's visits and prescription drugs within Wisconsin. \\n\\nCitizen Action will be joined by the American College of Physicians Wisconsin Chapter and community members with high health costs.\\n\\nFor the first tim, the federal government is encouraging insurance companies that offer plans on Healthcare.gov to introduce Low Out-Of-Pocket Health Plans. Wisconsin insurers must decide whether to do so before a July 22nd deadline. A main feature of Low Out-Of-Pocket Health Plans is the elimination of deductibles on many health services and all prescription drugs. This represents thousands in annual savings for the average consumer.\\n\\nThe report will include savings itemized for each major metro regions of the state and for all insurance companies. \\n--Robert Kraig, Executive Director, Citizen Action of Wisconsin\\n\\n--Dr Kesavan Kutty, Physician, American College of Physicians - Wisconsin Chapter\\n\\n--Consumers with high health cost\\n\\n--Kevin Kane, Organizing Director, Citizen Action of Wisconsin (Report Lead Author)"