Protecting Americans' Coverage Together
Protecting Americans' Coverage Together (PACT) is a coalition that includes the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Business Roundtable, Vermeer Corporation, the National Association of Manufacturers, the National Federation of Independent Business, and the Council for Affordable Health Coverage.
PACT represents leading employer voices focused on strengthening employer-provided coverage and protecting the benefits that Americans and their families depend on.
Employer-Provided Coverage 101
Employer-provided coverage provides flexible, responsive coverage tailored to workforce needs. These policies keep Americans covered. Protecting the tax exclusion and ERISA preemption ensures this reliable system continues delivering quality care
Employer-provided coverage is popular among workers and businesses
- Fact: Return on InvestmentEmployers see a strong return on investment (ROI) from offering employer-provided coverage.Read more
- Fact: Coverage is ImportantAmericans consistently rank employer-provided coverage as the most important benefit an employer can offer.Read more
- Fact: Enhancing CoverageEmployers are enhancing offerings in their plans, including mental, behavioral, and women’s health services.Read more
180 million Americans get coverage through an employer plan, and the coverage is overwhelmingly popular among workers and businesses alike.
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- A new survey shows the collaborative care model—integrating behavioral and primary care—has grown among providers and patients since 2018.Nearly 180 million Americans get health insurance through an employer plan, and the coverage is overwhelmingly popular among workers and businesses alike.The PACT campaign highlights the Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF) 2023 Employer Health Benefits Survey which shows that employers are absorbing rising health care costs to protect workers and expand access to mental health services.The Protecting America's Coverage Together (PACT) campaign emphasizes the need to preserve tax-free employer-provided health coverage to ensure affordable, high-quality care for 180 million Americans and their families.The Protecting Americans' Coverage Together coalition partners urge Congress to extend telehealth flexibilities before expiration.For 75 years, workplace insurance has been the backbone of the U.S. health insurance system.Despite rising health care costs, U.S. employers are committed to maintaining and enhancing affordable, high-quality health care coverage for workers by improving affordability strategies, expanding telehealth services, and enhancing access to mental health and reproductive health services, according to a recent Mercer survey.Today marks World Mental Health Day, and employers are reinforcing their commitment to strengthening mental and behavioral health services for their workforce.This month marks the 50th anniversary of ERISA and the Protecting Americans’ Coverage Together (PACT) coalition is urging lawmakers to continue supporting it for future stability and affordability.
