According to a new report released, average premiums offered on the new individual government healthcare exchanges are comparable to and sometimes less than their employer-sponsored counterparts.
The data might intrigue business owners grappling with rising health-care costs and changes related to 2010’s Affordable Care Act. In 2017, states will have the option to open exchanges to companies with more than 100 employees. If patterns continue, exchanges could be a viable alternative for employers in coming years.
The study, conducted by PwC’s Health Research Institute, reviewed insurance policies from 15 state exchanges and the District of Columbia, as well as exchanges run by the government in any remaining states. Data from median and low-cost premiums were then compared to survey data of employer-sponsored premiums from 156 million people in 2013.
Read the full report ref=”http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/231163#ixzz2uNWSSUCy” target=”_blank”>here.
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