Do you have data on the percentage of these men who weren't in the employer health plan at all, prior to receipt of the Order? This would be an indication of just how destitute they were (before the Order.)
Most of the employer-sponsored health plans I administer are usually 100% or very close to 100% employer paid for the employee coverage so that won't help there.
The dependent coverage is a different story - most of the employers fund a significant amount while others do not.
One thing to point out is the employees have an income higher than what is eligible for medicaid, otherwise they would be covering the child through the state program.
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I am surprised by the comments of people that women are less likely to work for an employer that offers health benefits. If we are talking full-time employment, I do not see why men would be more likely to work for an employer that offers group coverage.
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