[GeronL]

Are these some of the same CEOs that supported its passage?

[DakotaGator]

"They don't understand why a plan in compliance with the ACA (Affordable Care Act) is the target of a lawsuit,"...

Lie down with dogs. Get up with fleas!

[Pollster1]

CEOs who engage in crony capitalism deserve what they get when FedGov finally turns on them. The last time business tried to get in bed with a socialist government in a major western country, it did not turn out well. I find this second bite at the cronyism apple frightening, particularly since today’s head socialist is (miraculously) a worse human being than the national socialist leader three generations back.

[Enterprise]

The snake calmly replied... “but you knew I was a snake when you let me in.”

[ConservingFreedom]

They had to pass the bill to find out what was in it:

Obamacare allows financial incentives for workers taking part in workplace wellness programs of up to 50 percent of their monthly premiums, deductibles, and other costs. That translates into hundreds and sometimes thousands of dollars in extra annual costs for those who do not participate.

Typically, participation means filling out detailed health questionnaires, undergoing medical screenings, and in some cases attending weight-loss or smoking-cessation programs.

One of the arguments presented in the lawsuit against three employers is that requiring medical testing violates the Americans with Disabilities Act.

That 1990 law, according to employment-law attorney Joseph Lazzarotti of Jackson Lewis P.C. in Morristown, N.J., largely prohibits requiring medical tests as part of employment.

"You can't make medical inquiries unless it's consistent with job-necessity, or part of a voluntary wellness program," he said.

The lawsuits are based on the view that it is no longer voluntary if employees face up to $4,000 in penalties for non-participation, loss of insurance or even their jobs.

Employers, however, see the lawsuits as reneging on the administration's commitment to an important part of the healthcare reform.

[Mr. K]

No redemption for any of these CEO’s that went along with it- they should be FIRED by the shareholders

[Moonman62]

“You can keep your wellness program if you like your wellness program.”

[Olog-hai]

“The fact that the EEOC sued is shocking to our members,” said Maria Ghazal, vice-president and counsel at the Business Roundtable, a group of chief executives of more than 200 large U.S. corporations. …

Hmm. Sharia Obamacare? (Only guessing, given the origin of the name Ghazal . . .)

[Alex Murphy]

Obamacare allows financial incentives for workers taking part in workplace wellness programs of up to 50 percent of their monthly premiums, deductibles, and other costs. That translates into hundreds and sometimes thousands of dollars in extra annual costs for those who do not participate. Typically, participation means filling out detailed health questionnaires, undergoing medical screenings, and in some cases attending weight-loss or smoking-cessation programs.

One of the arguments presented in the lawsuit against three employers is that requiring medical testing violates the Americans with Disabilities Act. That 1990 law, according to employment-law attorney Joseph Lazzarotti of Jackson Lewis P.C. in Morristown, N.J., largely prohibits requiring medical tests as part of employment. "You can't make medical inquiries unless it's consistent with job-necessity, or part of a voluntary wellness program," he said.

The lawsuits are based on the view that it is no longer voluntary if employees face up to $4,000 in penalties for non-participation, loss of insurance or even their jobs. Employers, however, see the lawsuits as reneging on the administration's commitment to an important part of the healthcare reform.

It used to be against the law for my employer to ask me certain personal questions, including questions about my health. I guess that's not the case any more.

[Diana in Wisconsin]

These very same type of ‘Large Employers’ and CEOs went merrily along when smokers were targeted by healthcare companies!

Now that the smokers have either been pink slipped, or managed to quit to keep their jobs, they’re going after the fatties.

I mean seriously, what ELSE do you expect the prior Smoke Nazis and the current Commies in charge to do?

Hey! How about going after abhorrent ‘sex lifestyle choices’ that end up in disease and death?

*Crickets Chirping* *Rolleyes*

Predictable. To a Politically Correct point, that is!

[a fool in paradise]

The programs aim to control healthcare costs by reducing smoking, obesity, hypertension and other risk factors that can lead to expensive illnesses. A bipartisan provision in the 2010 healthcare reform law allows employers to reward workers who participate and penalize those who don't. But recent lawsuits filed by the administration's Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), challenging the programs at Honeywell International and two smaller companies, have thrown the future of that part of Obamacare into doubt. The lawsuits infuriated some large employers so much that they are considering aligning themselves with Obama's opponents, according to people familiar with the executives' thinking. "The fact that the EEOC sued is shocking to our members," said Maria Ghazal, vice-president and counsel at the Business Roundtable, a group of chief executives of more than 200 large U.S. corporations. "They don't understand why a plan in compliance with the ACA (Affordable Care Act) is the target of a lawsuit," she said. "This is a major issue to our members."

Add homosexuality to the list of acts that are frowned upon because of health impact and lower lifespan and these boardroom execs will suddenly "get it" why equal opportunity workplace laws protect the "obese".

[DoughtyOne]

It's about time some group out there did.


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[mware]

Since there is a loop hole in Obama care that will get businesses off the hook from being fined for hiring illegal, and not being forced to give health care or pay a penalty, I see a rash of lay offs for legal Americans.

[iacovatx]

This is so “Neville Chamberlain” of those CEO’s. They, the large company CEO’s, were attracted to the ACA because it gave them a way to shove health care costs off their income statements and onto the general public. They are just coming to realize that the Fed Gov has many ways of making them pay and never intended to live up to its promises and suggestions. The CEO’s thought they were insiders in this scam, now they are starting to realize that was never the case.

[E. Pluribus Unum]

All part of the plan to force us into “single payer,” where every health care penny passes through the sticky fingers of the feral government.

[hinckley buzzard]

"The fact that the EEOC sued is shocking to our members," said Maria Ghazal, vice-president and counsel at the Business Roundtable...

Thus illustrating that "businessmen" are among the most ignorant of the whole community. Did you stupid Babbits really believe the regime would not turn on you? Pathetic.