The Affordable Care Act for O-Os Update
The Act also known as ObamaCare created new options for owner-operator independent contractors in trucking to purchase health insurance, though it also poses some important questions.
Owner-operators and independent contractors are classified as “self-employed” and as such have not qualified for employer-provided health coverage. While some receive coverage through a spouse’s employer, others are turned down due to pre-existing conditions and have gone on without any type of insurance. Read more
