PAYMENT SCENARIOS

As a rule, most individuals and families in which at least one person works will pay a maximum of 20% of the average health plan premium in their area. Those who choose a lower cost plan-- from among those offered in the area -- will pay a little less than the 20% average. Those who choose a more expensive plan will pay a little more, as they do today.Employers who currently pay 100% of health benefits may continue to do so.

Two parent family with children: Two parent families with children -- whether one or both parents work -- pay a maximum of 20% of the family premium offered by the average plan in their area. If both parents work, they choose how to pay their family's share. They can have the share deducted monthly out of either paycheck or write a check to the local alliance.

Couple: Working married couples -- whether one or both spouses work -- pay a maximum of 20 percent of the average plan premium. They can have the share deducted monthly from either paycheck or write a check to the local alliance.

Single-parent family: Working single parents with children pay a maximum of 20 % of the average plan premium for a single parent policy.

Individual: Working single people pay a maximum of 20% of the average premium for an individual policy in their area.

Part-time worker with no unearned income: Part-time workers pay a maximum of 20% of the average plan premium for their policy type in their area.