American Academy of Pediatrics Discourages Use of High Deductible Health Plans for Children

Elk Grove Village, IL—(ENEWSPF)—April 28, 2014. High-deductible health plans have become more common in recent years, and continue to grow rapidly. But according to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), these plans can be a bad choice for children. In a new policy statement, “High-Deductible Health Plans,” in the May 2014 Pediatrics (published online April 28), the AAP explains why these plans, similar to many of the “bronze” plans offered in the health…