Manzullo Adds His Voice to NFIB's Solutions Start Here Campaign, Signs Petition of Support

Rep. Don Manzullo showed his commitment to addressing the healthcare needs of the small business community by signing the National Federation of Independent Business’ (NFIB) Solutions Start Here SM petition. In doing so, Manzullo pledged to work with the next president and Congress to enact meaningful reforms to address this healthcare crisis.

Rep. Don Manzullo meets with NFIB small business members and signs NFIB’s Solutions Start Here petition.

“Small businesses are the backbone of the American economy and healthcare is their No. 1 issue, yet finding and providing affordable health insurance has become an overwhelming obstacle for many small business owners,” said NFIB President and CEO Todd Stottlemyer. “The support of policymakers like Representative Manzullo is critical as we work to find solutions to this healthcare crisis that work for small business owners and employees.”

Small businesses are disproportionately burdened by healthcare costs. Of the 47 million Americans without health insurance, more than 28 million are small business owners, employees and their dependents. Under current law they generally do not enjoy the same tax treatment, coverage or pooling options as large businesses and corporations; on average, they pay 18 percent more for the same healthcare benefits. On top of this, over the last eight years, insurance premiums have increased an alarming 129 percent.

By signing this petition, Manzullo is standing with NFIB and the small business community to work toward meaningful healthcare reform that starts with:

• Quality, affordable health coverage with options for small business owners, employees and their families;

• Choice in insurers, doctors and hospitals;

• The peace of mind that if people leave their job, they won’t lose their health coverage;

• A clear understanding of how much people are paying for healthcare and what level of quality they are getting; and

• Confidence that medical records are private, safe and secure.