Covered California Opens Online Enrollment for Small Businesses
Statement from John Arensmeyer, Founder & CEO of Small Business Majority about the announcement today that Covered California, the state̢???s new insurance marketplace, has opened online enrollment for its small business portal
The announcement today that California̢???s health insurance marketplace̢??Covered California̢??opened the online enrollment portal for small businesses is excellent news for entrepreneurs looking for more affordable insurance options. Small business owners can now enroll online for an insurance plan through the state̢???s Small Business Health Options Program (SHOP). This is a critical step forward to ensuring small business owners have a convenient option for finding an affordable and comprehensive insurance plan that fits their needs and budget.
Health insurance marketplaces are the most important component of the Affordable Care Act for small businesses. For the first time ever, small businesses with fewer than 50 employees are able to band together when buying coverage̢??giving them the kind of purchasing clout large businesses enjoy. SHOP also offers businesses more competitive choices, which can help lower premium costs, thus improving their bottom line. With online enrollment now available, Covered California serves as a one-stop shop where entrepreneurs can more easily find the right plan for their employees and themselves.
Small businesses have been waiting for decades for something to help bring down their costs, and exchanges have the ability to do that. It̢???s imperative that California entrepreneurs visit the site now to view their options and enroll in a plan that makes the most sense for themselves and their employees.
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