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Self-employed fear repealing ACA will bring back'job lock'.

Harris Meyer

    Modern Healthcare
    |November 14, 2018
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    Entrepreneurs may delay business launches due to uncertainty surrounding the Affordable Care Act's (ACA) health insurance protections. This hesitation impacts new venture creation and economic growth.

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    Area of Science:

    • Health policy
    • Entrepreneurship
    • Economics

    Background:

    • The Affordable Care Act (ACA) provides crucial health insurance protections.
    • Uncertainty regarding the ACA's future may deter potential entrepreneurs.
    • Employer-sponsored health insurance is a significant factor for individuals considering self-employment.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To examine how uncertainty surrounding the ACA affects the decisions of would-be entrepreneurs.
    • To understand the role of employer-based health coverage in entrepreneurship.

    Main Methods:

    • Analysis of survey data from potential entrepreneurs.
    • Econometric modeling to assess the impact of ACA-related policy uncertainty.

    Main Results:

    • Significant hesitation among entrepreneurs to leave employer-based health plans.
    • Perceived risks associated with losing ACA protections increase reluctance to start new businesses.

    Conclusions:

    • ACA policy uncertainty acts as a barrier to entrepreneurship.
    • Policy stability is essential to encourage new business formation and economic activity.

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