Is the small employer health credit working?

From the National Council of Nonprofits

The Small Employer Health Credit that qualified smaller for-profit and nonprofit organizations may claim to help reduce the cost of employee health insurance has come under criticism for its complexity and low payout rates. The National Council of Nonprofits seeks your help in better understanding how this new program actually works and how it can be improved.

The Government Accountability Office wants to speak with nonprofits willing to share their experiences with claiming the Health Credit that was passed as part of the 2010 Health Care Reform Act. The GAO will be holding two focus groups that are open to all nonprofits that have applied for the credit to gather information about its overall effectiveness. Read more about the GAO review.

 Here are three ways you can help:

• Contact the Hawaii Alliance of Nonprofit Organizations to let them know your experiences with the Small Employer Health Credit – whether you applied for it, or if you decided not to apply for some reason.
• Contact the GAO directly to share your experiences.

·        Spread the word to your colleague organizations about this opportunity to understand and improve this important tool for making employee health insurance more affordable.

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