New York Business Owners "Blind Sided" By Gov. Patterson

You may have read or heard in the news about additional "fees and assessments" that have been incorporated into the New York State budget, but what you may not realize is the direct impact those fees and assessments have on health insurance premiums. Health care premiums will increase as a direct

result of the State Legislature approving the Governor's proposed increases in taxes, fees and assessments on your health benefits on February 4, as part of his Deficit Reduction Plan. This increase is in addition to any annual increase you may receive. And, additional proposed increases are possible in the coming months. You can read more on the Governor's "Deficit Reduction Plan" at the Empire Blue Cross site.