Most Likely Actions for Employers with Regard to Providing Coverage to All Employees Working 30 or More Hours per Week

1. Change workforce strategy so that fewer employees work 30+ hours/week 50%
2. Make all employees working 30+ hours/week eligible for full-time employee plan(s) 25%
3. Offer only a lower-cost plan for part timers 17%
4. Make no changes and pay penalty as necessary 7%
5. Terminate medical coverage for all employees after exchanges become available <1%

Notes: Based on employers that do not currently offer coverage to all employees working 30 or more hours per week
Source: Mercer
Source URL: http://www.mercer.us/press-releases/1421820

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