The Cadillac Tax: Separating myth from fact

Americans love a good story. From fairy tales to hair-raising films that leave us cowering in our seats, we enjoy when our hearts pound in anticipation. Sometimes, though, we keep ourselves up at night by creating myths about things that shouldn’t be worrisome at all. One example: The Affordable Care Act’s 40 percent excise tax on high-cost health care plans, commonly referred to as the Cadillac Tax.

Although we are several years away from its implementation, brokers are wondering what these health care changes will mean for their business. The Cadillac Tax is confusing and prompts questions from employers and benefits professionals — especially about when to make changes to benefits plans and whether voluntary insurance is affected.