Data show employer-sponsored health insurance eroding

URBANA – Rising health insurance costs are putting the squeeze on Ron Bailey's Champaign-Urbana floral business, but he's determined to keep his employees covered.

Four years ago, he paid $1,500 a month to provide insurance for his staff at Blossom Basket Florist, Bailey said.

 

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