Health insurance

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The Better Care Reconciliation Act pushes off the Cadillac tax, eliminates the employer mandate and boosts health savings accounts.

Still, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said he expects to provide a ‘discussion draft’ of the measure Thursday and that it likely will go to the floor for a vote next week.

As the Senate crafts its version of the ACA replacement bill, employers believe that a levy on coverage will see higher costs.

Republican leaders plan to brief rank-and-file members on the details of their proposal this week, including changes to tax credits and other provisions.

Health and wellness perks dominate offerings added in the last year, according to SHRM’s annual report.