In September, NFIB New Hampshire State Director John Reynolds penned an op-ed for NH Journal on rising healthcare costs in the state.

Read the full column here: REYNOLDS: The Survey Says No to Higher Healthcare Costs – NH Journal

From the op-ed:

In most cases, small businesses don’t offer coverage because they can’t afford it. According to the National Federation of Independent Business’s “Small Business Problems and Priorities” survey, the cost of health insurance has ranked as the top problem in every edition for nearly 40 years.

Data from the New Hampshire Insurance Division illustrates the toll that higher costs have taken here. The number of workers covered under small business plans has steadily declined as premiums have risen in the past decade, and annual hikes of five to 10 percent keep coming.

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Despite the public’s mood, policymakers too often fail to prioritize health coverage affordability. Many healthcare debates devolve into an elaborate special interest blame game with Big Pharma, big hospitals, and big insurance companies all pointing the finger at each other.

When trying to resolve disputes between the three elephants in the room, policymakers often forget about the hardworking folks – small business owners, employees, entrepreneurs – who actually pay the bills.

What is NFIB NH doing about healthcare costs?

NFIB NH is fighting to lower costs for small businesses and employees. Read more about our prescription for more affordable coverage: New Hampshire Small Businesses Need Better Health Coverage Options – Part II – NFIB.

And want YOUR feedback on health insurance coverage for yourself and/or your employees. CLICK HERE to take our five minute survey.