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    • ¿Qué Pasa at THCC?
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    • Latino Business Medical Association
    • Chamber Committees
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      • Signup For Email Notifications
    • Event Registration
    • Chamber Calendar >
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    • Sponsorship Opportunities
    • So AZ Women's Business Conference
    • Hispanic Market Outlook
    • Noche de Exitos Gala
    • 40 Under 40 Awards
  • Small Business Resources
    • ArizonaBizLoans.com
    • Business Check List
    • Procurement and Certifications
    • Chamber Blog
    • Business University
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    • Business Advocacy Center
    • Legislative Principles
    • Hispanic Leadership Institute
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Hispanic Health Disparities

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Health Care Reform and it's Impact on Your Business

Health Disparities and the Affordable Care Act 
Not all Americans have equal access to health care—or similar health care outcomes. Low-income Americans, racial and ethnic minorities, and other underserved populations often have higher rates of disease, fewer treatment options, and reduced access to care. They are also less likely to have health insurance than the population as a whole. By improving access to quality health care for all Americans, the Affordable Care Act will help reduce these health disparities. The new law will bring down health care costs, invest in prevention and wellness, and give individuals and families more control over their own care. 
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What Small Businesses Should Know About The ACA

Small Businesses and the Affordable Care Act
You know the value of providing health insurance to your employees. But it can be a real challenge for small businesses. On average, small businesses pay about 18% more than large firms for the same health insurance policy. And small businesses lack the purchasing power that larger employers have. The health care law provides tax credits and soon - the ability to shop for insurance in Exchanges that help close this gap.

Top Things to Know for Small Businesses

If you have up to 25 employees, pay average annual wages below $50,000, and provide health insurance, you may qualify for a small business tax credit of up to 35% (up to 25% for non-profits) to offset the cost of your insurance. This will bring down the cost of providing insurance.

Under the health care law, employer-based plans that provide health insurance to retirees ages 55-64 can now get financial help through the Early Retiree Reinsurance Program. This program is designed to lower the cost of premiums for all employees and reduce employer health costs.

Starting in 2014, the small business tax credit goes up to 50% (up to 35% for non-profits) for qualifying businesses. This will make the cost of providing insurance even lower.

In 2014, small businesses with generally fewer than 100 employees can shop in an Affordable Insurance Exchange, which gives you power similar to what large businesses have to get better choices and lower prices. An Exchange is a new marketplace where individuals and small businesses can buy affordable health benefit plans.

Exchanges will offer a choice of plans that meet certain benefits and cost standards. Starting in 2014, members of Congress will be getting their health care insurance through Exchanges, and you will be able to buy your insurance through Exchanges, too.

Employers with fewer than 50 employees are exempt from new employer responsibility policies. They don’t have to pay an assessment if their employees get tax credits through an Exchange.

Resources for Small Businesses
Use these resources to learn more about important features of the health care law:
  • Learn more about the Early Retiree Reinsurance Program http://www.cms.gov/CCIIO/Programs-and-Initiatives/Insurance-Programs/Early-Retiree-Reinsurance-Program.html
  • See if you qualify for the small business tax credit at http://www.irs.gov/uac/Small-Business-Health-Care-Tax-Credit-for-Small-Employers
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CLICK HERE for a PRESENTATION by Herb Schultz of the U.S. Dept of Health and Human Services in May of 2012 to THCC Members. Click here for the presentation
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Address: 823 E. Speedway Blvd.
                  Tucson, AZ 85719 
Phone:     (520) 620-0005
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