The Providence Business News Executive Poll is a weekly
survey of 70 top business leaders throughout the state, representing small and
large companies in a variety of industries and businesses.
QUESTION: Did you switch health insurance carriers for 2003
or stay with the insurer you had in 2002?
Stayed with insurer: 73% Switched carriers: 27%
QUESTION: Approximately how much more are you paying this year for health
coverage?
O to 10 percent: 27% 11 to 20 percent: 50% 21 to 30 percent:
23%
QUESTION: Will your employees have access to the same health benefits in
2003 as they had in 2002?
Yes: 86% No: 14%
QUESTION: Are your employees paying more for their health benefits?
Yes: 50% No: 50%
QUESTION: Would you consider teaming up with other businesses within your
industry — even direct competitors — to buy health insurance cheaper as part
of a group effort, if such a program were available?
Yes: 95% No: 5%
