Members of Congress State Support for Nonprofits in Health Care Reform

Last week 44 Members of Congress in the House of Representatives signed a letter stating their support to make sure that nonprofits are included in the final health care reform bill. Included in the 44 supporters is Louisiana Representative Charlie Melancon (D-LA).

The letter sent to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Majority Leader Steny Hoyer underscored the fact that the vast majority of nonprofits are small employers experiencing the same unsustainable increases in insurance premiums that small for-profit businesses experience.

The letter pointed out that “the current House bill does not extend reforms and benefits to the nonprofit sector. As written, the tax credit provisions included by the House to address the needs of small, for-profit business would not be available to small nonprofit employers.”

Therefore this letter is a viable way to make sure federal legislators are aware that the sector is watching the debate and needs equivalent support as small business.

If you would like a copy of the letter please contact Elisabeth Gehl at elisabeth@lano.org.