WASHINGTON
– The
U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) today launched a new web page and blog
dedicated to educating small business owners about the Affordable Care Act. The
new tools will serve as a gateway for small business owners connecting them
with information provided by SBA’s federal partners responsible for
implementing the law, including the U.S. Department of Health and Human
Services.
“The
Affordable Care Act provides small business owners with access and opportunity
to provide affordable health care options for their employees,” said SBA
Administrator Karen G. Mills. “SBA’s new Affordable Care Act web page and
blog will serve as a resource for small business owners who want learn more
about how to take advantage of these benefits.”
The
Affordable Care Act has many beneficial measures specifically for small
businesses, including slowing premium cost growth and increased access to quality,
affordable health insurance. SBA’s new web page, www.sba.gov/healthcare,
breaks down the key provisions of the Act based on business size in the
following categories: self-employed, fewer than 25 employees, fewer than 50
employees and more than 50 employees.
The
web page also provides links to other useful information for small businesses,
including a glossary of key health care reform terms, an interactive timeline
with dates for when certain reforms will be implemented, a state-by-state
breakdown of health care options, and how to learn more about specific tax
provisions and regulations. Additional resources will be added as they become
available.
The
blog, entitled Health Care Business Pulse (www.sba.gov/blog),
will provide small business owners with continuous updates about the
implementation of the Act. The blog is for informational purposes only and is
not intended as legal or tax advice. Readers should consult their legal or tax
professionals to discuss how specific matters relate to their individual
business circumstances.
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