— from the Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce —
A webinar explaining what the new healthcare law, the Affordable Care Act, means for small businesses will be offered on Thursday, Dec. 19 at 11 a.m. It will focus on both federal and state provisions to help local small business owners understand how the law will affect them.
From the Small Business Administration:
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Affordable Care Act or ACA) enacted comprehensive health insurance reforms designed to ensure Americans have access to quality, affordable health insurance. Learn what the law means for small businesses.
SBA and Small Business Majority have teamed up for a free webinar where small business owners can learn the basics of the Affordable Care Act and what it means for their business and employees.
Thursday, December 19 @ 11 am Register at readytalk.com/registrations/new
Key Provisions of the Affordable Care Act:
The Affordable Care Act includes a variety of measures specifically for small businesses that help lower premium cost growth and increase access to quality, affordable health insurance. Depending on whether you are self-employed, an employer with fewer than 25 employees, an employer with fewer than 50 employees, or an employer with 50 or more employees, different provisions of the Affordable Care Act may apply to you. Learn about the key provisions of the Affordable Care Act based on the size of your business:
- Self-employed
- Employers with fewer than 25 employees
- Employers with up to 50 employees.
You can find great health care information for small business on the SBA.gov website.
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