Health care continues to dominate the legislative agenda as the Senate Finance Committee recently approved its version of a health care overhaul. Now, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) is leading the discussions to merge the more liberal Health, Education, Labor & Pensions Committee bill with that of the Finance Committee. There are major differences in the two bills including the controversial public option, employer mandates, tax on high-premium insurance plans to finance coverage expansion, and, perhaps the most contentious issue among Republicans and Democrats alike is the cost of the overhaul to the American people. Now more than ever, Congress needs to hear from you about how these policies will impact your business! Please take a moment to contact your legislators, by clicking on the link below, to remind them of the consequences of this impending legislation.

IHA continues to support health care reform that would help make health insurance more affordable and accessible for small businesses and the self-employed, without burdening small businesses with costly and expensive mandates. Allowing small businesses to band together through their bona fide trade associations, or exchanges, to purchase health care plans is a critical component for IHA support. None of the plans currently being considered would accomplish these core goals!

Read the complete Report on the Health Care Reform Act (PDF)