In October/November 1993, the Washington Business Group on Health and HewittAssociates co-sponsored a survey of WBGH member companies and other large employers on the current use of managed care arrangements for retiree health care benefits. The survey specifically focuses on the types of managed care in current use by employers--ranging from indemnity plans with cost management features, to traditional HMOs and Medicare Risk HMOs with full gatekeeper-type managed care. The survey also captures employer reactions and degree of support for the proposals already put forth by the Administration that relate directly to retiree coverage. The following report summarizes the survey findings, reflecting the practices and thinking of 123 major U.S. employers. The data provides useful reference to employers as they continue their own health care management efforts and useful input to the Administration and Members of Congress as they look for legislative solutions.
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