Tax Subsidies for Private Health Insurance: Who Currently Benefits and What Are the Implications for New Policies?
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2003-05
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Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Abstract
Outlines the federal tax exemption for employer-sponsored insurance. Illustrates how high-income workers benefit more from the subsidy than low-income workers do and considers policy implications and reform options, including new tax credits.
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Public Affairs, Health, Health Insurance/Coverage, Public Affairs, Tax Reform/Legislation
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http://www.rwjf.org/pr/synthesis/reports_and_briefs/pdf/no3_policyprimer.pdf