Despite impending changes under the nation\u2019s new health care reform rules, many employers don\u2019t plan on ceasing to offer group health care coverage to employees.<\/p>\n
So says a recent survey from the consulting firm Mercer.<\/p>\n
The survey polled more than 2,800 employers and found that the majority of participants said it was \u201cnot likely\u201d they would stop offering health insurance when state-run insurance exchanges become operation in 2014 under the new reform rules, according to Mercer. Under the new rules, employers are being encouraged to continue offering coverage, but, come 2014, they could pay a penalty if they do not. The penalty may end up being less than what they currently spend on benefits.<\/p>\n
What do these findings mean?<\/p>\n
\u201cAfter all, all businesses should consider providing group health insurance. It is a good incentive that will attract and retain high-quality workers,\u201d said Thomas Kaspar of Grouphealthflorida.com. \u201cIt can add peace of mind, while providing group (more…)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Despite impending changes under the nation\u2019s new health care reform rules, many employers don\u2019t plan on ceasing to offer group health care coverage to employees. So says a recent survey from the consulting firm Mercer. The survey polled more than…<\/span><\/p>\n