Good topic! And like Thomas, I'm surprised this hasn't generated more response. It is certainly true of my situation. Of course the healthcare costs at the university where I work have gone up, as they have for most people. That doesn't surprise me. What has me really concerned is the rest of the benefits. Back when I accepted this position I understood that I would make less than someone in the private sector, but it was the other benefits which sold me on the job all those years ago. However, the last couple of years all of my fellow staff members and I have seen important benefits revoked or reduced. I wish I could say more, but I had better not.