Virtual Massachusetts Small Business Day 2022

Learn about pending legislation dealing with healthcare, taxes, labor mandates, UI, and energy.
 
Nashoba Valley Chamber, along with other business groups from across the state, ask that you hold Tuesday, April 12, 2022, from Noon until 1:30PM for a virtual Massachusetts Small Business Day!
 
This year’s program will focus on small business health insurance affordability and what can be done to lower costs for employers and their workers. As you are aware, health costs continue to rise in Massachusetts forcing many small businesses into high deductible, high-cost plans. We expect a robust discussion on this topic with policymaker guests to explore potential solutions and cost relief for employers.
 
In addition to healthcare affordability, we will present on other issues facing Massachusetts small businesses like unemployment insurance, labor mandates, taxation, and energy.
 
Topics to be covered
 
Beacon Hill Update
A legislative briefing on key small business issues related to:
•        Unemployment Insurance Taxes
•        Labor Mandates
•        Taxation
•        Energy Expenses
 
Healthcare Affordability and Equity
Small businesses often feel like they are forced to pay more for health insurance yet receive less. Sandra Wolitzki, Deputy Chief Health Care Division, Office of the Attorney General will share more about steps that are being taken to tackle affordability.
 
An Act Investing in the Future of Our Health
Hear from Lauren Peters, the Undersecretary of Health Policy, Executive Office of Health and Human Services, about Governor Baker's bill to address health challenges in Massachusetts, including reforms to the state's unique merged market.
 
Legislative Health Policy
Senator Cynthia Friedman, Chair of the Joint Committee on Health Care Financing will share more about proposed policies from legislative leaders to help mitigate the high cost of insurance for Massachusetts small businesses.