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@gwenv

I share the same concerns of those above. I have a friend who chooses not to work outside the home. My family will be paying $900/year more for the same insurance, because my husband works. Don't we all technically have access to health insurance through the exchange or private insurance? We should not be penalized for having a spouse that works somewhere benefits are offered. Often times those benefits are not affordable, and/or they require a different non-Mayo healthcare provider. If the premiums of the plans need to be increased then so be it,; then we would all share in the increased expense, not just 2 income families. Will these concerns be directed to healthcare benefit decision makers for the future or how do I best make this concern known? Thank you for your time.

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Ultimately – employees have an opportunity during Open Enrollment to choose whether they want to cover a spouse or not, and must weigh the financial implications of utilizing the spouse’s coverage vs. paying the surcharge. Feedback is shared with leadership, though there are no plans to change the spousal surcharge at this time. Thanks for your comment.