Document Type

Article

Publication Date

August 2007

Keywords

Fair Share, ERISA, preemption, pay-or-play

Comments

Working paper

Abstract

This paper addresses the issues states face in creating healthcare initiatives for their citizens. The preemption provisions of ERISA have presented a formidable obstacle to the implementation of these laws. The paper offers some alternatives and proposals which could possibly minimize the effect of preemption.

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