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The abomination known as the AHCA eliminates employer mandate, so we could ALL lose
our health insurance.
With ACA the following applies:
https://www.zanebenefits.com/blog/bid/289948/does-my-employer-have-to-provide-health-insurance
Q: Does my employer have to provide health insurance?
A: As of January 1, 2015, employers with 50 or more full time equivalent (FTE) employees are required to provide health coverage to full-time employees or else pay a tax penalty. This is commonly referred to as the employer mandate.
and now if these pricks get their way:
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2017/03/08/republican-health-care-bill-facts/98917660/
Is there a requirement to have insurance or pay a tax?
No. For all months after Dec. 31, 2015, the bill eliminates the tax penalties that the ACA imposes on nonexempt individuals for not having health insurance, as well as employers with 50 or more full-time workers who do not offer health insurance to their employees. (To be clear, unless this bill becomes law quickly, those filing their 2016 tax returns will still be subject to the penalty.)
No. For all months after Dec. 31, 2015, the bill eliminates the tax penalties that the ACA imposes on nonexempt individuals for not having health insurance, as well as employers with 50 or more full-time workers who do not offer health insurance to their employees. (To be clear, unless this bill becomes law quickly, those filing their 2016 tax returns will still be subject to the penalty.)
