Would reform require employers, including small businesses, to cover their workers?
Despite opposition from the business community, a plan that requires businesses to provide insurance benefits for their employees likely will be included. That could mean that companies with more than 25 employees (or possibly 50) would have to provide insurance for their workers or pay a penalty. Smaller businesses would be exempted. The House bill unveiled Tuesday would exempt firms with a payroll of less than $250,000 a year. Wal-Mart’s recent endorsement of such an employer mandate “made a huge difference on this issue,” increasing chances of this provision passing, says Karen Davis, president of the Commonwealth Fund.
Related Questions
- Is there a mandate under Health Care Reform that will require employers to contribute more than 50% of the total employee premium cost for a plan to be qualified?
- Would reform require employers, including small businesses, to cover their workers?
- What kind of help will small businesses receive to cover their employees?
