The employer-based health care system provides benefits to more than 180 million americans
SHRM believes any approach to health care reform in the United States must preserve the option for employers to provide employer-sponsored health insurance and lower costs for employers and employees.
SHRM Supports
– The Employer-Based System: SHRM believes public policy should strengthen and improve the employer-based health care system, including preservation of the current tax treatment of employer-sponsored health plans. SHRM also believes the definition of full-time employment for purposes of health care coverage should be 40 hours per week, consistent with the Fair Labor Standards Act overtime requirement.
– Wellness Programs: SHRM supports adoption of employer wellness programs to encourage healthy behavior and to lower costs for employers and employees.
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COVID-19, Workforce Development, Workplace Equity, Workplace Flexibility & Leave, Workplace Health Care, Workplace Immigration
COVID-19 and the Workplace
Workers and workplaces across the globe are adapting to the challenges presented by covid-19. SHRM is working to provide our members and the entire business community with the latest tools, resources and information to manage COVID-19 in your workplace.
Commonsense Reporting Act
While employers diligently work to ensure compliance with the law, the annual reporting requirement is administratively and financially burdensome. According to a SHRM health care survey, 62 percent of HR professionals polled said reporting requirements were their biggest ACA challenge.
SHRM@WORK
As the cost of health care continues to rise, employers are keeping a close eye on the benefits they provide to ensure their health and wellness offerings meet the demands of today’s workforce. Policies should be implemented to help employers provide quality, affordable health care for their employees.
Johnny C. Taylor, Jr.
President and CEO, SHRM