A poll shows a majority of American think those leading unhealthy lifestyles should have higher insurance premiums. Usually, the increased medical risk due to behaviors like smoking is tacked on to everyone’s bill. Dividing up the cost fairly can be difficult, as at least one Wisconsin company found out. Shamane Mills reports…
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