The Manufacturer & Business Association (MBA) continues to lobby for health-care reform on behalf of our members and their employees who are struggling with unsustainable group health insurance increases. We recognize this is a critical issue for many businesses across our state, and we believe the time to act is now! It is not fair that government restrictions limit access to quality, affordable health insurance coverage for companies with less than 50 employees. For those employers that want to continue to provide health insurance as a valued benefit to their employees and their families, we believe Association Health Plans (AHPs) are the most efficient approach to help thousands of small businesses save on their health insurance costs and lower the percentage of future increases. Right now, we are leading a coalition with like-minded organizations across Pennsylvania to make AHPs a reality. Through the leadership of Representative Valerie Gaydos and Senator Michele Brooks, we will be introducing bills in the House and Senate. In short, this legislation will allow small businesses the same advantages when buying group health insurance large businesses currently enjoy and could lower premiums significantly. If you would like to stay informed of our efforts and you believe AHPs may help your organization, please send us your company name, point of contact’s name and email address. We will share updates on vital calls to action — requiring just a click of a button — and legislators’ support, opposition and/or discussions on this important issue. For more information about AHPs, visit the Association’s website at www.mbausa.org, or contact Jezree Friend at 814/833-3200, 800/815-2660 or jfriend@mbausa.org.
The MBA is here for you!