August 2018
When Congress passed federal tax reform legislation late last year, lawmakers included a repeal of the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) individual mandate. As a result, starting in 2019, individuals will no longer face a penalty if they fail to get health insurance. Businesses involved in health care will need to carefully track whether the mandate’s repeal reduces coverage rates, raises premiums, and lowers the demand for care services, all of which could negatively impact the industry.
