Research Projects: Retiree Health Benefits

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Purpose of Project:

Examine current employer-based health insurance coverage trends for Medicare-eligible retirees, the prospects for continuation of this coverage, and the implications for the restructuring of Medicare fee-for-service and Medicare HMO programs.

Project Duration: October 2000 to June 2002

Participating Personnel:

Principal Investigator: David Zimmerman

Contact Person: Kay Hutchison

Sponsoring Agency:

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Primary Contractor: CHSRA

Subcontractor: RTI International (RTI)