What's in store for employee healthcare costs for 2011? Find out at this Web chat Thursday

By Mary Forgione, For the Los Angeles Times

Dec. 15, 2010 12 AM PT

Are co-pays and costs from company healthcare plans likely to be passed on to employees in the coming year? Employees hope not. But as costs rise and healthcare reforms come into play, changes may be on the horizon. Here’s a Web chat that can provide some clarity.

Chicago Tribune healthcare business reporter Bruce Japsen chats with Sara Taylor, who helps companies set up healthcare plans, on Thursday at 9 a.m. PST. Join the online discussion to learn what workers can expect and how to navigate changes expected in 2011.

Check out these archives of Hartford Courant Web chats on Dec. 2 and Dec. 9 that explain why insurance premiums continue to rise.

Then join the discussion Thursday to get more information.