Table 2

 Wage and health insurance benefit scenarios

ScenarioMinimum wage levelHealth insurance
% Of uninsured to receive insuranceCompensation in lieu of insuranceDistribution of compensation
1$7.99/h00n/a
2$6.75/h (no change)100$1.25n/a
3$7.99/h0$1.25Uninsured only
4$7.99/h0$1.25All workers
5$7.99/h100$1.25n/a