ViewpointsOpinionObamacare’s Insurance Safety Net Protects Many of the Millions Losing Their Employer-Provided Health Insurance—But Not AllSaveMark Us Preferred on GooglePrintPeople walk through a shuttered business district in Brooklyn in New York City on May 12, 2020. Spencer Platt/Getty ImagesSimon F. Haeder5/17/2020|Updated: 5/20/2020CommentaryThe loss of 31 million jobs due to coronavirus has an added downside: 27 million have lost job-based health insurance. The worst may still lie ahead. One study estimated that 25 to 43 million people could lose coverage from their employer.We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.