There has been some backlash over companies — including restaurants — adding surcharges to each bill in order to help pay for employees' health insurance.
But it turns out most consumers are OK with the practice.
At least that was the conclusion from a Bankrate.com survey of 1,000 adults, which found that nearly two-thirds of Americans (68 percent) are okay with a business adding a nominal surcharge of 25 cents to each bill in order to help pay for employees' health insurance. Support for a health insurance surcharge is highest among 18-29 year olds (64 percent) and lowest among Americans ages 65 and older (39 percent).
However, Bankrate.com insurance analyst Doug Whiteman noted that the almost quarter of respondents who don't agree with the charges can make an impact on the emerging trend.
"While most Americans may be able to swallow an extra 25 cents on their bill at their favorite restaurant, a sizable chunk (22 percent) said they would stop going to the business," Whiteman said. "I can only imagine this number increasing if businesses try to charge too much."
