Health Care
Current VBSR Action on Health Care Policy
2011 Health Care Signing Statement
Vermont has a history of using its independent and self-reliant nature to take bold initiatives. By collaboratively designing and instituting a true system of universal health care, Vermont could take a leadership role in business attraction, retention, and success. The benefits associated with doing so are significant. They include a more stable and productive workforce; greater incentive to create, move, or expand a business in Vermont; improved efficiency and reduced costs throughout the public and private sectors; and a healthier population of Vermonters.
Our businesses support legislative action that will bring about a health care system for Vermont that includes:
- Universal coverage and access to care
- Decoupling health insurance from employment
- Cost management by eliminating administrative redundancy, decreasing unnecessary utilization and reducing prescription drug prices
- An equitable funding mechanism
If these are values that you support, let VBSR know! Please email your business name and the town where it is located to Public Policy Manager Daniel Barlow, danielb@vbsr.org.
View VBSR's 2010 Health Care Reform Policy Statement
As the results of our annual policy survey continue to confirm, the current health care system can no longer depend on employer-sponsored insurance as its backbone. Since 1992, VBSR has argued that health care is an economic development issue. The fact that our businesses have had to cope with 10% increases in health care premiums every year since 2003 is proof. We call for de-coupling health insurance from employment and for public financing based on ability to pay.
For More Information
National Health Care Reform Bill Summary (Rep. Welch)
Vermont Health Care Reform Commission
Vermont Campaign for Health Care Security
Vermont Employer Contribution Program (Department of Labor)
Bi-State Primary Care Association
Vermont Information Technology Leaders
