Impact of Healthcare Law on California Small Businesses Focal Point of Event
Event open to all small businesses; chance for entrepreneurs to learn about new small business and individual marketplaces, and how to enroll in one of the health insurance marketplaces
Pomona, Calif.—BIENESTAR and Ortiz & Associates, in conjunction with small business organization Small Business Majority, will host an interactive event on Thursday, Feb. 5, 2015, on the healthcare law's impact on California small businesses and how entrepreneurs can benefit from the state's health insurance marketplaces, Covered California.
"We believe it's important for small business owners to learn more about the healthcare law, California's new marketplace and how it all affects them," said Berta Contreras, Program Director for BIENESTAR. "These interactive dialogues are a great way for small businesses to get the information they need to take advantage of and comply with key provisions of the healthcare law, and for us to get feedback on their thoughts and concerns."
The free event, which is open to all small business owners, will feature Small Business Majority's Southern California Outreach Coordinator, Xiomara Peña, who will discuss the topics most relevant to small businesses, including small business tax credits, wellness grants and cost containment provisions. Peña will also explain how the marketplace functions for self-employed business owners.
A question and answer period will follow the discussion. Local certified insurance agents, healthcare providers and other healthcare experts will be available for assistance.
"Access to these new options, either the small business portal or the individual marketplace, will provide new options for many entrepreneurs to obtain health insurance for their families and their employees," said Peña. "Events like these help small business owners get the information they need to make informed decisions."
The event will take place on Thursday, Feb. 5 from 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. PST, and will be held at 322 S. Garey Avenue in Pomona, California.
For more information, please contact Xiomara Peña, (818) 470-0377.
About BIENESTAR
BIENESTAR is a unique non-profit social service organization dedicated to positively impacting the health and well-being of the Latino community, LGBT community and other underserved communities in Southern California.