FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

BARRE, VT (Jan. 27, 2026) – The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the nation’s leading small business advocacy association representing more than 800 small business owners in Vermont, is urging lawmakers to support major reforms to the state’s health insurance regulations included in House Bill 585. This bill includes key changes long sought by small business owners and is scheduled for hearings in the Vermont House of Representatives this week.

“Vermont small businesses and their employees deserve more affordable health coverage options,” said John Reynolds, NFIB Vermont State Director. “Seventy-five percent of Vermont small businesses are shut out of small group market coverage because it is unaffordable or impractical. House Bill 585 removes outdated barriers to affordable coverage options, reduces premiums, and enhances options for small businesses and their employees.”

NFIB Vermont outlined support for key parts of H.585 here: VT House Bill 585 Will Deliver Better Health Coverage Options – NFIB.

The Vermont House Committee on Health Care is scheduled to take testimony on the bill on Wednesday and Thursday this week. >>>>> Read NFIB Vermont’s written testimony by clicking HERE.

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For over 80 years, NFIB has been advocating on behalf of America’s small and independent business owners, both in Washington, D.C., and in all 50 state capitals. NFIB is nonprofit, nonpartisan, and member-driven. Since our founding in 1943, NFIB has been exclusively dedicated to small and independent businesses, and remains so today. For more information, please visit nfib.com.