Recent report by The Washington Post indicates that a growing number of workers will pay more for their health benefits in 2009.

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The Corporate Executive Board discovered that 25 percent of the 350 corporations surveyed have increased deductibles an average of 9 percent in 2008. 30 percent of the employers indicate that they expect to raise deductibles an average of 14 percent in 2009.

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A survey conducted by Mercer of nearly 2,000 large corporations found that 44 percent plan to increase the employee contribution toward premiums in 2009.

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“To cut costs, employers increasingly are introducing high-deductible “health savings accounts” and focusing on wellness programs aimed at keeping workers healthy through diet and exercise.”

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If you are going to shift costs to your employees, why not make sure to offer the opportunity to earn money back by choosing better health through better living. An idea that benefits both employers AND employees.

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