Loading ...Minnesota and New York have implemented Basic Health Programs (BHPs) established by the Affordable Care Act (ACA) for adults with incomes between 138%-200% Federal Poverty Level FPL.
Federal Poverty Level (FPL)
- $12,060 for individuals
- $16,240 for a family of 2
- $20,420 for a family of 3
- $24,600 for a family of 4
- $28,780 for a family of 5
- $32,960 for a family of 6
- $37,140 for a family of 7
- $41,320 for a family of 8
Comment: There are simply too many under paid people in the country, because minimum wages was not raised in unison with a postage stamp price or new car price. This was a net tax break (paid by others) for small businesses to replace lost industrial jobs. Raising the Minimum wage would be like a tax hike.
Many businesses that I know can very easily afford to pay more than min wage, but won’t because they don’t have to. The cut throat zero margin businesses that CAN’T survive paying more, should do society a favor and close down. Less competition for the successful ones.