Nothing in health care reform is a done deal, close but no cigar (depending on your point of view).
One issue where employers must not give up is the change in tax status for the employer prescription drug rebate under the Senate reform bill. Many CEOs sand CFOs are now involved directly talking to members of Congress. Over 350 companies have signed on to a letter to Congress in opposition to this taxation and the potential adverse impact on millions of retirees. If you have not gotten involved in this debate, now is the time.
Don’t hold your breath for the Massachusetts results to change much expect perhaps to accelerate Congress to action. Focus on the Senate bill as passed already because one strategy may be to get the House to simply approve the Senate bill as is and send it to the President without further debate or vote.
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