State mandated benefits and the small firm's decision to offer insurance

1992 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 379-404 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gail A. Jensen ◽  
Jon R. Gabel
Keyword(s):  
Mandated Benefits

The Role of Law in Health Services Delivery: Diabetes and State-Mandated Benefits

2003 ◽  
Vol 31 (S4) ◽  
pp. 51-51 ◽  
Author(s):  
DeKeely Hartsfield ◽  
Frank Vinicor
Keyword(s):  
Systemic Disease ◽  
Insurance Coverage ◽  
Health Insurance Coverage ◽  
Lifestyle Changes ◽  
Standards Of Care ◽  
State Laws ◽  
Glucose Levels ◽  
Services Delivery ◽  
Mandated Benefits ◽  
Control And Prevention

Diabetes is a chronic and systemic disease that has reached epidemic proportions. An estimated 17 million Americans have diabetes (5.9 million of which are undiagnosed), and an additional 16 million individuals are considered to have pre-diabetes. Studies have shown that timely screening and referral are necessary to maintain healthy blood glucose levels and slow the progression of diabetes-related complications. Furthermore, lifestyle changes (i.e., altered diet and physical activity) can prevent or delay the onset of Type 2 diabetes for high-risk individuals.The Division of Diabetes Translation at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention undertook an analysis of diabetes-related legislation across the nation. More specifically, state laws, rules and regulations mandating health insurance coverage for diabetes-related supplies and services were examined according to Sample Purchasing Specifications for Services Related to Diabetes—an evidence-based model of standards of care for persons with diabetes.

The Effect of Government-Mandated Benefits on Youth Employment

ILR Review ◽  
1996 ◽  
Vol 50 (1) ◽  
pp. 122-142 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert Kaestner
Keyword(s):  
Young Adults ◽  
Youth Employment ◽  
Workers Compensation ◽  
Percentage Point Increase ◽  
Insurance Mandates ◽  
Unemployment Compensation ◽  
Point Increase ◽  
Mandated Benefits ◽  
Teenagers And Young Adults ◽  
Analysis Of Time Series

The author empirically examines the effect on youth employment of government-mandated employer-provided benefits. In particular, he investigates the effect of unemployment compensation insurance taxes and workers' compensation insurance mandates on the employment of youths (aged 16–19) and young adults (aged 20–24 and 25–34). An analysis of time series state aggregate data for the years 1982–89 indicates that a one percentage point increase in the employer's cost of workers' compensation insurance reduced employment for both teenagers and young adults by about 1.5 percentage points. Unemployment insurance taxes significantly decreased the employment of teenagers, but not that of young adults.

scholarly journals Enforcement of Labor Regulation and Informality

2012 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 64-89 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rita Almeida ◽  
Pedro Carneiro
Keyword(s):  
Wage Distribution ◽  
Wage Rigidity ◽  
Labor Regulation ◽  
Formal Sector ◽  
Informal Workers ◽  
Labor Regulations ◽  
Mandated Benefits

Enforcement of labor regulations in the formal sector may drive workers to informality because they increase the costs of formal labor. But better compliance with mandated benefits makes it attractive to be a formal employee. We show that, in locations with frequent inspections, workers pay for mandated benefits by receiving lower wages. Wage rigidity prevents downward adjustment at the bottom of the wage distribution. As a result, lower paid formal sector jobs become attractive to some informal workers, inducing them to want to move to the formal sector. (JEL J31, J63, J88, K31, O15)

Mandated Benefits: A Practical Guide to Cost-Effective Compliance

1996 ◽  
Vol 63 (3) ◽  
pp. 554
Author(s):  
Dean G. Smith ◽  
McGladrey ◽  
Pullen
Keyword(s):  
Cost Effective ◽  
Practical Guide ◽  
Mandated Benefits ◽  
Effective Compliance
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