Impact on Business

An inefficient health care system is costing businesses in the United States billions of dollars each year. Employer premium contributions for both large and small employers have been increasing at an alarming rate in the last decade. These contributions are only expected to increase unless viable reform is achieved by Congress.  

ABA Position

OPPOSED to H.R. 3962, the Affordable Health Care for American Act

Why?  Unfortunately, this bill does not make health care more affordable for American businesses and families but instead drastically increases taxes on business and will also lead to higher costs for providing health care to employees. 

• View ABA's letter to members of the U.S. House of Representatives
  
  • View the Top Reasons H.R. 3962 will Harm Businesses
  • View the Top Ten Tax Increases in H.R. 3962

ABA Action

January 19, 2010: ABA joins with 675 businesses and associations to oppose the House and Senate health care reform bills

December 18, 2009: ABA Urges the Senate to Oppose the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act

December 15, 2009: Milling & Baking News article: "MacKie Emphasizes Need for Cost Containment in Health Care Reform"

December 10, 2009: ABA signs onto joint small business letter opposing provision in the Senate Bill

December 7, 2009: "Senate Bill Misses the Mark" - Statement from ABA President and CEO Robb MacKie

November 10, 2009: ABA Press Release: House Passes Health Reform Bill Detrimental to the Baking Industry

November 6, 2009:  ABA Signs onto joint small business letter opposing H.R. 3962  

November 4, 2009:  ABA joins with the Chamber in opposing the House Health Care Bill 

November 3, 2009:  ABA urges members of Congress to oppose H.R. 3962 

September 9, 2009:  ABA signs onto Chamber of Commerce letter