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Arizona employee health insurance costs are ‘out of control,’ lawmakers say

Rising healthcare costs and limited state budget reserves could lead to higher employee premiums, greater cost-sharing and other changes to the plan.

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Arizona Capitol Times· Oct 14, 8:07 PMArizona employee health insurance costs are ‘out of control,’ lawmakers say

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