Wal-Mart Health Cuts Reopen Obamacare Costs Debate

Companies, including Walmart, are cutting costs by removing part-time workers from benefits, a move seen across various retailers. This trend may lead to more employees using public exchanges, impacting Obamacare positively by offsetting costs. Companies are also exploring private exchanges and consumer-directed health plans to manage rising healthcare expenses.

What percentage of companies offered benefits to part-time employees according to the text?

What is the potential impact of companies moving to private exchanges?