That's something that should be better normalized. Unfortunately, it varies sometimes based on the state and whether that coverage is required to be extended, b

That's something that should be better normalized. Unfortunately, it varies sometimes based on the state and whether that coverage is required to be extended, but under a different plan. I still think a single-payer system would be best for the economy overall. Decoupling healthcare coverage from employers should free up the market for people to switch jobs and take some risks that might otherwise be unthinkable. If the only thing keeping people working for a company is the healthcare, then maybe that company's practices actually have a negative net impact on the economy even though the balance sheets are in the black. Productivity, stress, and morale may actually be improved by a company with better work-life balance. It's worth considering the side-effects the structure of our society has beyond the highly visible numbers.