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North Carolina bars small firms from level-funded health plans

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North Carolina has introduced a new regulation that prevents companies with fewer than 12 employees from accessing level-funded health plans. This policy change raises questions about the national implications for tax treatment of healthcare coverage and its differential impact based on company size. AI

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North Carolina bars small firms from level-funded health plans

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  1. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · Nathan Goldman, Contributor ·

    Should Health Care Coverage Tax Breaks Depend On Company Size?

    North Carolina bars firms with less than 12 workers from level-funded health plans. Here’s how the tax code treats health care coverage &amp; why the rule matters nationally.

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