Humana increases

[Guest MikeMarsh]

I'm wondering what people are seeing from Humana for PPO plan increases. A client of 70 employees just received a TRIPLE DIGIT increase with no justification or backup.

Humana doesn't do business in Oregon so I'm not familiar with them.

[Guest ScottN]

Mike,

In the last year in Colorado, the Humana PPO increases have been high, but I have not seen 3 digits, thank God. In the 2 to 50 size, we have seen 20% to 55%, depending on location. In the 50 to 100 size, they seem to be all over the board. Last June I had a group of 80 renew with a 2.2% increase but another in August at 27%.

When we have looked at other PPO plans, the market shows their rates compare favorably.