http://www.jackson-benefit.com/blog/ View the Jackson Benefit Services, Inc. website blog. en-us Sun, 05 Sep 2010 05:03:04 -0500 http://www.jackson-benefit.com/blog/Examining_medical_spending_for_a_typical_family_of_four.aspx Milliman Report on Medical Spending Highlights Role of Unit Cost Increases AHIP HI-WIRE May 20, 2010 Milliman recently issued its 2010 Milliman Medical Index (PDF) (MMI), examining the total annual medical spending for a typical American family of four covered by an employer-sponsored PPO program. According to the Milliman report, the total medical cost for a typical American family of four is $18,074 in 2010, representing a 7.8 percent increase over last year's total. The report states: "Most ... Thu, 20 May 2010 13:28:43 -0500 http://www.jackson-benefit.com/blog.aspx?entry=67801f96-f473-4b8d-a2ec-f30de8fc8424 http://www.jackson-benefit.com/blog/Experts_say_Travel_Insurance_is_crucial_to_your_trip.aspx May 11th, 2010 Welcome to our first Jackson Benefit Services, Inc. blog. We'd like to share with you some information that came out of the AHIP Hi-Wire Newsletter about how Travel Insurance can be crucial to your next trip. -------------------------------------------------------------- Plane tickets, check. Passport, check. Medical evacuation insurance? It's probably not something most people think about when packing for a vacation. But Louise Robbins says she'd probably be bankrupt without... Tue, 11 May 2010 12:39:24 -0500 http://www.jackson-benefit.com/blog.aspx?entry=90172b13-218a-460b-8d7f-0fb116b600a0