Threats

Policymakers should avoid policies that weaken the pillars that support employer-sponsored insurance. Policy proposals that threaten ERISA’s uniformity or seek to change the tax treatment of coverage will decrease innovation and increase costs for employees. The NCB works to prevent these efforts.

The Affordable Care Act Places a 40 Percent Tax on some Health Care Benefits

Without relief, the tax will threaten employer-sponsored care and ultimately hurt American workers and their families.

Without relief, the tax will threaten employer-sponsored care and ultimately hurt American workers and their families. America’s employers are committed to offering high-quality, cost effective health benefits to employees and their families, but need relief from the 40 percent tax to ensure that workers are not negatively affected. The National Coalition on Benefits calls on Congress to repeal the 40 percent excise tax to protect employee benefits and mitigate the negative impact of the 40 percent tax on the employer-sponsored system and the over 181 million Americans that it covers.

RESOURCES

Section 49801 - Excise Tax On High Cost Employer-Sponsored Health Coverage. Notice 2015-16

FAQ: 40 Percent Excise Tax On High-Cost Employer-Sponsored Health Coverage

The Impact Of The Health Care Excise Tax On US Employees And Employers

Briefing One Pager On 40 Percent Excise Tax

Comments To IRS On Excise Tax On High Cost Employer Sponsored Health Coverage

Summary Of Excise Tax On High Cost Employer-Sponsored Health Coverage IRS Notice 2015-16

Wall Street Journal Article: The 'Cadillac Tax' Makes Everyone Sick

RESOURCES

Taxing Employer-Sponsored Health Benefits: Myths and Realities

Threats

Threats

The Affordable Care Act Places a 40 Percent Tax on some Health Care Benefits

Tax Exclusion Under Threat