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This survey is not scientific and reflects the opinions of only those individuals who have chosen to participate. The results cannot be assumed to represent the opinions of the Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce members in general, its Board of Directors, nor the membership as a whole. The results are disclosed to respondents and are studied by Chamber staff and Chamber committees for informational purposes only. No personal information is collected and all respondents remain anonymous.

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Health care is an important issue for all businesses right now.  The Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce would like to try to gain a better understanding of the impact of health care costs and options in the area.  Please answer the following questions as they pertain to YOUR BUSINESS.
  1. Does your company offer health insurance for full-time employees?  
 Yes
 
121 69%
 No
 
54 31%
Total 175 100%
  2. If your company offers health insurance, what percent of the premium do you pay for a plan that covers only the employee?  
 0%
 
2 2%
 1-25%
 
15 12%
 26-50%
 
24 20%
 51-75%
 
14 12%
 76-99%
 
22 18%
 100%
 
43 36%
Total 120 100%
  3. If your company offers health insurance, what percent of the premium do you pay for a plan that covers your employee and their family?  
 0%
 
19 17%
 1-25%
 
12 11%
 26-50%
 
27 24%
 51-75%
 
26 23%
 76-99%
 
12 11%
 100%
 
18 16%
Total 114 100%
  4. What percent did your company's health care costs increase in the past year?  
 None or decrease
 
9 8%
 0-5%
 
33 28%
 6-10%
 
29 25%
 11-15%
 
20 17%
 16-20%
 
13 11%
 21-25%
 
7 6%
 over 25%
 
7 6%
Total 118 100%
  5. How concerned are you about budgeting for your company's health care costs in the next two years?  
 Not concerned at all
 
5 4%
 Slightly concerned
 
25 21%
 Fairly concerned
 
33 28%
 Very concerned
 
56 47%
 Undecided
 
1 1%
Total 120 100%
  6. In the next two years, how likely is it that your company will ask employees to pay a larger portion of health benefits?  
 Not likely at all
 
7 6%
 Not too likely
 
30 25%
 Somewhat likely
 
53 45%
 Very likely
 
22 19%
 Undecided
 
6 5%
Total 118 100%
  7. Do you offer any incentives/wellness programs to encourage your employees to stay healthy?  
No
 
130 79%
Yes, please give examples
  
 View Responses
 
35 21%
Total 165 100%
  8. As a business leader, if federal health care legislation is passed, how do you feel it will affect your business?  
 Positively
 
24 14%
 Negatively
 
96 55%
 No affect
 
12 7%
 Undecided
 
42 24%
Total 174 100%
  9. As a business leader, what is your opinion on public oversight of insurance companies?  
There should be more public oversight of private health insurance companies
 
63 36%
There should be less public oversight of private health insurance companies
 
30 17%
Public oversight of private health insurance companies should remain the same
 
46 26%
Undecided
 
35 20%
Total 174 100%
  10. As a business leader, what would you prefer?  
 A choice between private insurance and a public plan
 
72 42%
 A public plan with no private plans
 
4 2%
 Private plans only
 
81 47%
 Undecided
 
16 9%
Total 173 100%
  11. How many people does your company employ full-time?  
 Under 10
 
78 45%
 11-20
 
22 13%
 21-40
 
25 14%
 41-60
 
12 7%
 61-80
 
4 2%
 81-100
 
6 3%
 over 100
 
28 16%
  12. Which best describes your position?  
Executive/Owner/CEO
 
117 68%
Senior Management
 
37 21%
Mid-Level Management
 
12 7%
Sales/Marketing
 
2 1%
Support Staff
 
1 1%
Individual
 
3 2%
Other, please specify
  
 View Responses
 
1 1%
Total 173 100%
  13. Your additional comments are welcome  
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