Tweet This

Tax Preference for Employer-Sponsored Insurance

Under the current tax code the amount employers spend on health insurance is tax deductible and not considered taxable compensations; similarly, employees’ contributions toward their premiums can be made with pre-tax dollars. Individuals purchasing insurance on their own do not benefit from the same preferential tax treatment.

Benchmark Coverage

An alternative definition of basic care standards, found in the Social Security Act, that states may follow instead of Medicaid mandatory benefits requirements.