health insurance for small businesses
WashingtonWatch.com - S. 1690, The Small Business Health Insurance Options Act of 2007
- Revision by webmaster (October 10, 2007, 01:00:00)
S. 1690 would establish a 4-year pilot program to provide information and educational materials to small business concerns regarding health insurance options, including coverage options within the small group market.
Detailed Summary
Small Business Health Insurance Options Act of 2007 - Directs the Administrator of the Small Business Administration (SBA) to: (1) establish a four-year pilot program to provide information and educational materials regarding health insurance options, including coverage options within the small group market, to small businesses; and (2) select up to 20 small business development centers (SBDCs) to receive grants under the pilot program.
Requires: (1) a specified geographical distribution with respect to grant recipients; and (2) grant funds to be used to create and distribute informational materials and conduct training and educational activities.
Status of the Legislation
Latest Major Action: 6/25/2007: Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
Points in Favor
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Points Against
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- Revision by webmaster (June 28, 2007, 01:00:00)
S. 1690 would establish a 4-year pilot program to provide information and educational materials to small business concerns regarding health insurance options, including coverage options within the small group market.
Detailed Summary
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Status of the Legislation
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Points in Favor
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Points Against
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- Revision by webmaster (June 28, 2007, 01:00:00)
S. 1690 would establish a 4-year pilot program to provide information and educational materials to small business concerns regarding health insurance options, including coverage options within the small group market.
Detailed Summary
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Status of the Legislation
Latest Major Action: 6/25/2007: Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
Points in Favor
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Points Against
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- Status as of June 25, 2007
6/25/2007: Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.