Milliman Indicates 2009 Medical Cost for 'American family of four' Exceeds $16,700 Based on 7.4% Cos...(health status and other factors. Among t...),Health

Date:5/18/2009

health status, and other factors. Among the 14 metropolitan areas Milliman annually studies, healthcare costs varied by more than 30%, with the most-expensive city, Miami, becoming the first to pass the $20,000 per-family mark and the least-expensive city, Phoenix, still below $15,000.

The MMI is based on Milliman's analysis of historical claim data and understanding of trends in utilization and cost. The complete Milliman Medical Index is available at www.milliman.com, or by calling Lorraine Mayne at 801.924.1390 or Jeremy Engdahl-Johnson at 646.473.3021.

About Milliman

Milliman is among the world's largest independent actuarial and consulting firms. Founded in Seattle in 1947 as Milliman & Robertson, the company currently has 49 offices in key locations worldwide. Milliman employs more than 2100 people, with a professional staff of more than 1100 qualified consultants and actuaries, including specialists ranging from clinicians to economists. The firm has consulting practices in healthcare, employee benefits, property and casualty insurance, life insurance, and financial services. Milliman serves the full spectrum of business, financial, government, union, education, and nonprofit organizations. For further information, visit www.milliman.com.

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