A lot of American employers are still resolutely opposed to the Obamacare, decided in 2010, and anticipate its impact, limiting their health coverage. However, they welcome the measures that provides that they can reward employees who take part in wellness programs, offering them up to 30 percent off their insurance policy. However, the possibility that similar initiatives will develop next year causes some to fear that health-related discrimination will go up again. (Ref. 130580)
Less coverage. As the obligation for all US residents (regardless of their nationality) to get insurance is about to come into force, several major companies have announced that they intended to reduce the health coverage they offer their workers and/or their families. For instance Home Depot (home improvement stores) or Trader Joe’s (specialty grocery stores) warned their part-time workers (i.e. those that work less than 30 hours a week in the sense of the law) that they would no longer...
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