"In contrast to the $1 million pay deduction cap under Section 162(m) of the tax code that applies to all public companies, the health insurer deduction cap imposed under Section 162(m)(6) has a broader reach that applies to all employees (not just the CEO and next three highest-paid executives) and does not include exceptions for performance-based compensation or commissions. However, exceptions are provided for contributions to, or distributions from, certain types of retirement plans and benefits that are excludible from gross income (e.g., health benefits)."  MORE >>