A Call for Action: Executive SummaryU.S. Government Printing Office, 1990 - 18 pages |
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... Firms of all sizes have uninsured workers, but workers in smaller firms are much less likely to get insurance through their jobs (see Figure 3). In 1987, just over half of uninsured Figure 1 Distribution of Nonelderly Uninsured, by ...
... Firms of all sizes have uninsured workers, but workers in smaller firms are much less likely to get insurance through their jobs (see Figure 3). In 1987, just over half of uninsured Figure 1 Distribution of Nonelderly Uninsured, by ...
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... firm ; • Workers with good coverage , who see their ben- efits threatened each time they go to the bargain- ing table ; • Families whose emotional and financial resources are exhausted from providing long - term care to frail parents or ...
... firm ; • Workers with good coverage , who see their ben- efits threatened each time they go to the bargain- ing table ; • Families whose emotional and financial resources are exhausted from providing long - term care to frail parents or ...
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... Firms of all sizes have un- insured workers , but workers in smaller firms are much less likely to get insurance through their jobs ( see Figure 3 ) . In 1987 , just over half of uninsured Figure 1 Distribution of Nonelderly Uninsured ...
... Firms of all sizes have un- insured workers , but workers in smaller firms are much less likely to get insurance through their jobs ( see Figure 3 ) . In 1987 , just over half of uninsured Figure 1 Distribution of Nonelderly Uninsured ...
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... firms with fewer than 25 employees . Even though most small firms provide insurance to their workers , large numbers do not - increasingly be- cause they are disadvantaged in the insurance market . Small firms must pay more for ...
... firms with fewer than 25 employees . Even though most small firms provide insurance to their workers , large numbers do not - increasingly be- cause they are disadvantaged in the insurance market . Small firms must pay more for ...
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... firm ; • Workers with good coverage , who see their ben- efits threatened each time they go to the bargain- ing table ; • Families whose emotional and financial resources are exhausted from providing long - term care to frail parents or ...
... firm ; • Workers with good coverage , who see their ben- efits threatened each time they go to the bargain- ing table ; • Families whose emotional and financial resources are exhausted from providing long - term care to frail parents or ...
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Page 2 - ... savings achieved elsewhere in the federal budget, the Commission is committed to raising whatever additional revenues are necessary. B. In considering what revenue options to adopt, the Commission recommends that the choice be guided by the following three criteria: 1. The final tax package ought to be progressive, requiring a higher contribution from those most able to bear increased tax burdens. That is, families with higher incomes would be asked to contribute a greater share of their incomes...