Corporate Support for Employee Health Insurance for Franchises and Company-owned National Chains

Abstract

This Sagamore Policy Paper is the seventh in a series of essays in support of Sagamore’s project on the Benefits Access Learning Cluster, an effort funded by the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation. This particular report explores a policy option, currently under consideration, that would strengthen employer-based health insurance. In addition, it attempts to put into perspective the importance of employer- based health insurance and the positive role that businesses can play.