As long as the Baraqqi Depression grinds on, companies are pretty much able to abuse the hired help.
It’s not like there are a lot of alternate jobs to be had.
The penalties for not providing employer insurance are small compared to the cost of most comprehensive policies.
That is the plan, make it economical for companies to drop group health coverage. Run the medical insurance businesses out of business. By the time the penalty for companies not to have health coverage, there will be no private plans out there so the onus will be to use the government plan.
Oh, wait for them to begin taxing group health insurance benefits paid by employers as earned income. Everyone will be headed for the exits.
Goal accomplished.