The Telehealth Benefit Expansion for Workers Act would allow employers to offer workers standalone telehealth benefits, however, some detractors say it leaves employees unprotected from deceptive marketing practices.

Though the federal government pays the monthly premium for qualified low-income consumers on an ACA plan, the policies often come with copayments, deductibles, and other out-of-pocket costs.

Support is especially critical to lower-salaried employees, who are more likely to delay or forgo preventive care, regular check-ups, surgeries, and even dental appointments, which were delayed by COVID.