jayem
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So, in fact, this new law is indeed new, which explains the big fuss.
Sure, the package of required preventive services without co-pay in all health plans is different from the current situation. But Congress obviously decided that the longer term public health benefits (including potential cost savings from prevention and early disease detection) justify the shorter term costs.
Re. employer obligations: employers are not required to offer health plans, BUT employers of 50 or more will be assessed a fee if an employee must use a tax credit to purchase health insurance through an exchange. My source doesn't specify if the fee is due when the employee is given additional compensation adequate to cover the premium fully.
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