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Business advocates argue that treating health insurance as a variable tax stifles the very risk-taking that drives the Polish economy. Unlike employees, entrepreneurs face immense personal and financial risks with no safety net. Forcing them to pay uncapped percentage-based health contributions reduces their ability to reinvest profits into their businesses. They argue for a return to predictable, flat-rate contributions that allow small business owners to plan their growth without fearing sudden tax spikes.
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Supporting arguments
- Reduces financial risk for new startups
- Allows predictable long-term business planning
- Encourages reinvestment of profits back into the local economy
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