Drew Hendricks: 7 Things To Know As Affordable Care Act Deadline Approaches

1. A slow start - Technical glitches and late rollouts of promised features led to a delay in enrollments
2. Preparing for the expense - Small businesses are trying to find a way to afford the percentage they’re required to spend
3. Avoiding the expense - The dilemma isn’t necessarily how to pay for the expense, but how to get around it
4. Limited choices - Obamacare’s insured must select from a small group of medical providers who accept the insurance
5. Limiting growth - For some businesses, the healthcare requirements could stunt growth
6. IRS mandates - employers will be required to file an annual return that documents the healthcare benefits provided to each employee
7. Wellness programs increasing - To reduce costs, businesses are implementing wellness programs

Source: Entrepreneur
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