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  Statement by Administrator Hector V. Barreto on the Passage of H.R. 525 Association Health Plans

    WASHINGTON, March 16 /PRNewswire/ -- The following is a statement by
Administrator Hector V. Barreto on the passage of H.R. 525 Association Health
Plans:

    "Today the House Education & the Workforce Committee marked up the Small
Business Health Fairness Act (H.R. 525), designed to expand affordable health
care coverage options for the millions of Americans currently uninsured by
enacting association health plans (AHPs).  I join Secretary Chao in supporting
the committee's hard work, and that of Chairman Boehner, on this crucial
initiative and urge Congress to improve access to affordable, quality health
care for millions who cannot now afford it by supporting this legislation.
    "Health care accessibility and affordability is a major issue facing small
businesses and their employees today.  I hear this daily from small business
owners across the country who would like to make health insurance available to
their employees and their families but cannot simply because of their size.
The cost of health insurance to a small business is significantly greater than
to its larger counterpart, leaving millions of American companies without the
purchasing and bargaining power necessary to secure affordable health
insurance.
    "Proposed AHP legislation would allow small businesses to band together
through trade and professional associations to purchase affordable health
packages.  AHPs level the playing field by giving small employers greater
bargaining power, economies of scale and administrative efficiencies -- all
benefits already enjoyed by large companies.
    "H.R. 525 will provide options for millions of Americans who could not
otherwise afford health insurance. Under the leadership of Chairman Boehner
and Secretary Chao, I am optimistic that Congress will recognize the urgency
of this matter and work with renewed strength to support the health of our
nation."


  SOURCE U.S. Small Business Administration




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