The Utility of Trouble: Municipal Health Care and the GIC: Success and Limitations

Abstract

Reports first-year outcomes and savings from municipalities' unions and retirees joining the Group Insurance Commission, as well as barriers to progress, including negotiation requirements and lack of flexibility allowing municipalities to manage costs. These UNDERSTANDING BOSTON (http://www.bostonfoundation.org/UnderstandingBoston/Default.aspx) reports are provided by the Boston Foundation (http://www.tbf.org). All rights reserved.