paul eggers is along with us and this latest version likely to leave out the public option, trying to keep a cap on prices. >> that is right. though the downturn has had some exists worry about the negative consequences of falling prices and inflation, families and employers are likely focused on the rising cost of health insurance premiums. according to a new survey of employers by the kaiser family foundation, the cost rose 5% to nearly $13,500 in 2009. this at a time when overall prices fell roughly 1% due to the recession. >> i spend about $250 a month on health care. >> $350 a month. >> i spend about $500. >> workers certainly know how much they pay a month on health care premiums, it is right there on their pay stub, but most don't know what the employers cannot. >> i really don't connect it with it. >> only if there is something catastrophic. >> still, health care premiums are significant expense for employers, and among firms offering benefits, 21% report a reduction in the scope of coverage. and 15% have increased the worker's share due to the downturn. >> we do see employers