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Why are our healthcare benefits so convoluted? Not being able to take the benefit with you away from an employer is a major negative that most people I'm guessi
by dv_dt 8y ago
Why are our healthcare benefits so convoluted? Not being able to take the benefit with you away from an employer is a major negative that most people I'm guessing won't calculate in up front - at least it muddies the compensation question and comparisons to other employers.
- Armisael16 8y agoEmployer-related healthcare is largely exempt from taxes.
- DoubleCribble 8y agoMany would suggest it's because multi-billion dollar industries (insurance, medical administration, tax, accounting) are partially dependent upon its enormous complexity for their existence. Or, perhaps because the lobbying of a few said billion dollar industries is more persuasive ($$$) to our legislators than the occasional rant from a common citizen. Or maybe... it's because playing the game is advantageous to those who know how to play. "To the victor belong the spoils."