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But, 56 per cent disagree and say that if someone doesn’t want to buy insurance the shouldn’t have to.

The Question:

Some people, generally younger adults and those in good health, decide on their own not to buy health insurance. Should they be required to buy health insurance?

• Yes: 31%
• No: 56%
• Not Sure: 14%

So, if individuals are NOT required to purchase health insurance, will American business be required to cover everyone?

A recent survey of small business owners found that 60% believe that a government mandate to provide health care coverage for employees would have a negative impact on their business. There are 22 million businesses in the nation with five or fewer employees. Seventy-four percent (74%) of these companies do not provide health insurance for employees.

Or will the government pick up the tab?

Americans are evenly divided on another controversial aspect of health reform—the creation of a government program to compete with private insurance companies.

As Obamacare is debated over the summer keep your eye on who is paying AND for how much?

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