Employee Benefit News August 29, 2024
Just like that, the race for the presidency was upended and now the American public must consider a new candidate: Vice President and Democratic nominee Kamala Harris. President Joe Biden’s decision not to seek re-election certainly changed the contest, and perhaps the considerations, as the candidates sprint toward Election Day.
Chief among them for employee benefit professionals: What would healthcare look like under a Harris-Walz administration? And how significantly would it diverge from Biden’s efforts over the past four years given her limited lead time to develop a unique plan?
We can probably draw a few conclusions based on Harris’ previous statements and her current stance on healthcare. What we know: a Harris presidency would have significant implications for...