Small business executives and health insurance: findings from a national survey of very small firms.

Full Abstract

Previous researchers have documented that very small businesses (3-24 workers) are less likely to offer employees health insurance than larger corporations. This study supplements previous findings on the prevalence of health insurance among small firms. The authors also attempt to illuminate reasons behind coverage decisions by interviewing small business owners and executives, who most often make health benefits decisions on behalf of their employees. The study examines attitudes about health insurance, opinions, and practices in these very small firms, and the response of small business owners to policy alternatives designed to expand coverage in small businesses.

Author information

Author/s: Holve, Erin (E); Brodie, Mollyann (M); Levitt, Larry (L);

Affiliation: Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation, Washington, DC, USA.

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: Journal Article

Journal: Managed care interface (Manag Care Interface), published in United States. (Language: eng)

Reference: 2003-Sep; vol 16 (issue 9) : pp 19-24

Dates: Created 2003/10/22; Completed 2003/12/04;

PMID: 14569650, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 2/18/2009, IMS Date: 18 Feb 2009 00:00:00)

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