It remains to be seen what effect legislation will have upon employer groups, and just how much costs will be driven up. To make up for the costs, some employers are now looking at voluntary benefits as a way to offer an employee benefit at no cost to the employer.
Several studies have come out backing this notion up. A Mercer study showed that a quarter of employers responding feel that complying with the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act will add at least 3% to next year’s costs. Employers are now looking at voluntary benefits as an option.
