You know I’m in the process of getting my own health insurance, as COBRA is about over.  Ah the joy.  Perhaps it’s one of the reasons I am talking so much about an entitlement mentality when it comes to insurance for employees.  And, living in Indiana, insurance is a little more expensive than other places.  Here is why:

Among the 50 states included in WellPoint’s  State Health Index, Indiana had an overall health ranking of 43.  It’s great being in the 80 percentile…  Breaking it down further:

• Ranked 29 in Maternal and Prenatal care
• 37 in Behavioral health
• 42 in Lifestyle
• 43 in Preventive Care
• 43 in Morbidity and Mortality
• 50 in Cigarette smoking rate (We’re Number One!!!)

So, if we cost more, should we pay more?  Am I the only one who sees things clearly?  It is not the job of business to insure their employees. 

It’s the job of business to stay in business.