“I expect that (President Obama) will move forward with his health care reform plans. There will be a tremendous increase in the number of Medicaid-qualified eligible. They will have an insurance card; the question is, will they have a doctor to see them? Our insurance-related businesses will grow. There’s been a ratcheting down of reimbursement for certain services. That will cause a significant number of health care providers to exit the marketplace.”
Premiums vs. Wages in Florida
| 2000 | 2009 | Change | |
| Median Earnings | $22,753 | $28,836 | 26.7% |
| Total Family Premiums | $6,812 | $13,497 | 98.1% |
| Share Paid by Worker | $1,969 | $4,697 | 138.6% |
Source: Families USA