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To: Joan Osland Graffius who wrote (99452)	5/3/2001 6:46:08 PM
From: benwood	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 436258

My plan went from a formula rate for prescriptions (90% after plan deductible) to a separate $150/family prescription deductible. The other (plan) deductible, $600 per family, remains the same, plus $100 per ER visit (one so far this year). So this year we could conceivably hit $850 just before coverage starts. We are a healthy family yet have already hit about $650 on the deductibles. I think as the self-pay component continues to skyrocket, people will demand to see prices up front and will shop around as with any other big ticket item. --Ben