
EXHIBIT B
Source: Kaiser/HRET Survey of Employer-Sponsored Health Benefits: 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003; KPMG Survey of Employer-Sponsored Health Benefits: 1993, 1996; The Health Insurance Association of America (HIAA): 1988, 1989, 1990; Bureau of Labor Statistics, Consumer Price Index, U.S. City Average of Annual Inflation (April to April), and Medical Inflation: 1988-2002; Bureau of Labor Statistics, Seasonally Adjusted Data from the Current Employment Statistics Survey: 1988-2002.
* Estimate is statistically different from the previous year shown at p‹0.05: 1996-1999, 1999-2000, 2000-2001, 2001-2002, 2002-2003.
† Estimate is statistically different from the previous year shown at p‹0.1: 2002-2003.
Note: Data on premium increases reflect the cost of health insurance premiums for a family of four.