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Health premiums lowest in years but still costing families more

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The government says this year's increase in health insurance premiums will be the lowest in 17 years, but the increase, which takes effect in April will still cost the average family around $200 more.


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By Laurie Lawira

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Source: SBS


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The government says this year's increase in health insurance premiums will be the lowest in 17 years, but the increase, which takes effect in April will still cost the average family around $200 more.



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