Does the Reform Include an Employer Incentive?
| State/Plan |
Assessment Charged to Employers Who Do Not Provide Health Benefits |
Employers Required to Allow Employees to Use Pre-Tax Dollars for Premiums |
California
AB8 |
Yes (7.5% of Social Security Wages) |
Yes |
| Governor's Proposal |
Yes (4% of payroll) |
Yes |
Illinois
Illinois Covered* |
Yes (3% of wages) |
Yes |
Maine
Dirigo Health |
No |
No |
Massachusetts
Health Reform 2006 |
Yes ($295 per year; additional surcharge if employees use uncompensated care) |
Yes |
New Jersey
Sen. Vitale's Proposal |
No |
Yes |
Pennsylvania
Prescription for Pennsylvania |
Yes (3% of wages) |
Yes |
Vermont
Catamount Health |
Yes ($365 per year) |
Yes |
Washington
Health Reform Enacted in 2007 |
No |
Yes |
Wisconsin
BadgerCare Plus |
No |
No |
*This reflects proposals contained in Senate Bill 5 as of May 2007. Subsequent amendments are changing some of the bill's provisions.
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