by:  Diane Benjamin

The name of the benefits provider isn’t important, but you should know this is a non-profit insurance provider.  Stated in the Benefit Information notice is this:

It’s been more than 5 years since co-payments were last increased for prescription drug benefits, and even longer for most deductible and out-of-pocket maximums.

The notice states these changes are attributed to the Affordable Care Act (ObamaCare).  The increase in contribution rates is below.  Every participant just got a pay cut.  When individuals have less money to spend, what happens to the economy?