This is not a political thread.
My question has to do with the possible USA government mandate of employers covering its workers with healthcare
If it becomes law, then all Bethel workers MUST have health insurance.
So who pays for it?
Can the Bethelites claim poverty and the US covers them or would the US claim that the WTS is the employer and they must pay for the insurance?
If I understand it correctly, large employers will have to provide or pay large fines.
So, assuming they are currently not paying much of anything, this program could put a finacial strain on the already cash strapped WTS, no?
Help me with my math. Are there 7,000 Bethelites? Average health policy could run $300 monthly?
7,000 x $300 = 2.1 million x 12 months = 25.2 million yearly
Certainly not the straw to break the camels back, like in Spain, but a hit nonetheless.
Any thoughts? I wait for your reply and possible corrections.
PS. Some JW health insurance agent must be salivating over this possible account