States set to introduce new legislation aimed at forcing large employers to insure more workers
Patient Financial Services Weekly Advisor, January 6, 2006
Frustrated with the large number of uninsured workers and the lack of progress in healthcare reform, lawmakers in 30 states are set to introduce legislation that would force large employers, like Wal-Mart Stores, to spend more on employee health, the New York Times reports.
Wal-Mart, which is the largest private employer in many states, employs 1.2 million workers. In Wisconsin alone, 4,700 employees rely on state-sponsored health insurance.
The bills differ from state to state, but they generally stipulate that the state's largest private employer must devote 8% to 11% of their payroll to health insurance.
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