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Health Savings Accounts: What they are, how they work, and why they are good for Maine
Read the full report | Since enacted into law by Congress in 2003, Health Savings Accounts (HSA) have provided Americans with the opportunity to save pre-tax dollars for future medical expenses. This study takes a look at how the Health …
The Savings Offset Payment: Dirigo Health’s Questionable Funding Strategy
Read the full report | The most politically-charged aspect of the Dirigo Health initiative is the funding mechanism called the Savings Offset Payment (SOP) tax. The funding
Eight Challenges for Dirigo Health in 2006
Read the full report | When Dirigo Health was introduced in May 2003, supporters promised that this health reform initiative would accomplish three important objectives: eliminate all
Buyer Beware! Considerations for Small Businesses Examining Governor Baldacci’s DirigoChoice Health Plan
Read the full report | ON JANUARY 3, 2005 Governor John Baldacci announced disappointing results for the first three months of DirigoChoice sales. Enrollments are far below original
Some Interesting Facts About Health Savings Accounts
Read the full report | Health Savings Accounts are tax-advantaged saving accounts for those with high deductible policies ($1,000+ deductible for individuals or $2,000+ for families). These accounts
Dirigo Health: Higher Costs, Reduced Benefits
FACT
Only 20% of all insured US households will consume more than $2,000 in healthcare per year. Dirigo’s Family Premium
The Maine Heritage Policy Center
