Comment on [US] I'm hesitating launching my own business because I'd lose health insurance for my family. What are my options?

• Maeve@kbin.social ⁨5⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

  The employer pays half?!

  source

  • tonyn@lemmy.ml ⁨5⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

    The employer typically pays 73% - 83% according to PeopleKeep

    source

    • LengAwaits@lemmy.world ⁨5⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

      Wow! Companies could sure save a lot of money if they lobbied for single-payer! I wonder why they don’t! 🤔

      source

      • ryathal@sh.itjust.works ⁨5⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

        Paying for Healthcare for employees is a way to increase effective compensation while reducing tax burden. By paying for health insurance the company doesn’t have to pay payroll taxes for that amount, and it’s a business expense that can reduce income tax burdens.

        source

        • -> View More Comments
      • Maeve@kbin.social ⁨5⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

        Don't you go givin folks ideas, now, whippersnapper!

        source
    • Maeve@kbin.social ⁨5⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

      So you're paying through the nose. Ouch.

      source