Impacts of high-deductible health plans on patients with diabetes: A systematic review of the literature

High deductible health plans (HDHPs) are becoming an increasingly popular insurance plan choice by employers. These plans require greater cost-sharing on the part of consumers and suggest a more cost-effective alternative than traditional health plans. Between 2010 and 2016 alone, enrollment in HDHPs by adults under age 65 increased from 25.3% to 40.0% and, between 2017 and 2018, this percentage rose from 43.7% to 47.0% [1,2]. Consumers enrolled in an HDHP typically have lower monthly premiums coupled with higher deductibles that can range from $1400 for individual coverage to $2800 for family coverage [3].
Source: Primary Care Diabetes - Category: Primary Care Authors: Tags: Review Source Type: research