Americans are concerned with coverage and healthcare more than they ever have been. Statistics display that when deciding whether or not to accept a job the most key thing that persons consider is what if any type of coverage benefits are offered. This is more vital than how much the job pays, or how much vacation time is offered.

The recession has forced some small organizations as well as some greater companies to make drastic cuts in expenses. They have to choose between laying off an employee, and dropping their health benefits. Some small companies owners have even had to drop their own benefits as well. However neither decision is a good one. One must even consider it like selecting between the lesser of the two evils. If a company chooses to lay off some of their employees go in order to cut expenses that must increase the work load of the remaining workers. Statistics indicate that increased work load can hire the stress lever, and lower the quality of work which increases the chance of getting hurt on the job. However, if the agency drops the workers coverage, then the professional will either have to take their chances and hope never to get sick, or pay for their own personal coverage which is extremely expensive.

With the new health reform, business and businesses are now being offer substantial tax breaks if they continue to pay for insurance coverage for their professionals. This has decreased the number of companies dropping their insurance, and cutting jobs.