homeWelcome, sign in or click here to subscribe.login
     


 

 

Business


Subscriber content preview

October 1, 2010

New law may limit ‘mini-med' plans

  • About 1.4 million workers have group health care coverage through these limited benefits plans.
    • By TOM MURPHY
    AP Business Writer

    INDIANAPOLIS — The new health care law could make it difficult for companies like McDonald's to continue offering limited insurance coverage to their low-wage workers.

    The world's largest hamburger chain provides its hourly workers with low-cost plans known as “mini-meds” or limited benefits plans. These plans typically cover things like doctor's office visits and prescription drugs. But they don't provide comprehensive coverage, and they often come with a cap on how much the insurer pays in annual benefits that is much lower than a major medical insurance plan.


     
    . . .


    To read this story in full login or purchase a subscription.



    
    Email or user name:
    Password:
     
    Forgot password? Click here.