The Affordable Care Act and Small Business: Economic Issues

Lowry, Sean ; Gravelle, Jane G.

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service.

关键词: Health policy;    Health services administration;    Medical care;   

RP-ID  :  R43181
RP-ID  :  R43181_2014Feb25

美国|英语

来源: UNT Digital Library

【 摘 要 】

This report explains how employer-sponsored insurance can be used to address concerns about health insurance coverage and cost. Then, it summarizes the three ACA provisions most relevant to small businesses. Also, it analyzes these provisions for their potential effects on small businesses. Last, this report presents several approaches that could address some concerns associated with these provisions (particularly the employer penalty).