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ces Bad News to Employees Date: November 6, 200x To: Fellow Employees From: David P. Martinez, President Health care programs have always been an important part of our mitment to employees here at Midland, Inc. We’re proud that our total benefits package continues to rank among the best in the country. Such a prehensive package does not e cheaply. In the last decade health care costs alone have risen over 300 present. We’re told that several factors fuel the cost spiral: inflation, technology improvements, increased cost of outpatient service, and “defensive” medicine practiced by doctors to prevent lawsuits. Just two years ago our monthly health care cost for each employee was $415. It rose to $469 last year. We were able to absorb that jump without increasing your contribution. But this year’s hike to $539 forces us to ask you to share the increase. To maintain your current health care benefits, you will be paying $109 a month. The enclosed rate schedule describes the costs for families and dependents. Midland continues to pay the major portion of your health care program ($430 each month). We think it’s a wise investment. Enclosure