"Pay or play" reduces the health care cost of hiring low-wage employees relative to an employer mandate.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

"Pay or play" refers to the option for employers to either provide health insurance for their employees or pay a penalty to the government. This reduces the health care cost of hiring low-wage employees relative to an employer mandate, which would require businesses to provide health insurance for their employees regardless of cost. Therefore, the statement is true.

"Pay or Play" Reduces the Health Care Cost of Hiring