LINCOLNSHIRE, Ill.,
Nov. 18, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- With
the results of the 2016 election now in the record books, Congress
and the president are set to engage, for the second time in less
than a decade, in a debate over the future of the United States health care system.
According to a new pulse survey from Aon, nearly half (48 percent)
of employers say the employer mandate is their primary health care
concern going into the next administration.
"Not surprisingly, there is heightened interest in the fate of
the employer mandate, which currently places significant reporting
obligations on employers, including how they report coverage, track
service, and determine value and affordability," explained
J.D. Piro, national practice leader
of Aon's Health and Benefits Legal practice. "But it's important to
realize that in the short term, these mandates—and the Affordable
Care Act (ACA) reporting obligations and penalties—remain in
effect."
According to Aon's pulse survey of more than 800 employers,
conducted approximately a week after the election, other top areas
of concern for employers include:
- Prescription drug costs – 17 percent
- Excise Tax – 15 percent
- Tax exclusion limitations on employer sponsored health care –
10 percent
- Paid leave laws – 8 percent
- Employee wellness programs – 2 percent
"While details remain to be seen regarding policy proposals to
address prescription drug pricing, this is an area that employers
will keep a close eye on as drug costs continue to increase," said
Piro. "Employers will also be tracking the future fate of the
excise tax to see how the 115th Congress handles this important
matter."
About Aon
Aon plc (NYSE:AON) is a leading global
provider of risk management, insurance brokerage
and reinsurance brokerage, and human
resources solutions
and outsourcing services. Through its more than
72,000 colleagues worldwide, Aon unites to empower
results for clients in over 120 countries via innovative
risk and people solutions. For further
information on our capabilities and to learn how we empower results
for clients, please visit: http://aon.mediaroom.com.
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