This is an interesting story.

http://www.drf.com/news/article/60670.html

"Earlier in the week, Sexton forwarded to the jockeys an offer from a local health-care provider that would have allowed them to purchase supplemental insurance coverage.

According to both Guidry and Asher, the insurance would have provided $300,000 to $500,000 in health coverage at premiums of about $200 a month, depending on the jockey's age."

My first reaction was to be sympathetic, but they don't want to pay $200 a month for supplemental insurance? They have to be kidding. $200? What planet are these guys on? I pay thousands a year in premiums for my family's health insurance and I'm in a union as well and they are raising my premium another 12% this year plus my prescription drug plan and typical co-pay are up over 100% in the past year. $200 a month additional is cheap! They are getting some bad advice. Welcome to America guys...

HP