March 3, 2011

HEALTHCARE PARTNERSHIP BILL WINS INSURANCE COMMITTEE APPROVAL
Rep. Johnson Says Businesses & Municipalities Will Save Money

State Representative Susan Johnson, Vice Chair of the legislature’s Insurance & Real Estate Committee said businesses, municipalities and the state all stand to realize significant savings if the Healthcare Partnership bill approved by the Insurance and Real Estate Committee today becomes law.

“The current health insurance system costs too much and leaves out too many people,” said Johnson. "The Health Care Partnership bill will lower health care costs and expand health insurance choices by giving the state’s small businesses and citizens a competitively priced health insurance option.”

The bill (HB 6308) would permit municipalities, non-profits and small businesses to purchase employee health insurance through the state employee plan, creating a large pool of insured lives with increased bargaining power and lower costs.

Susan Johnson is serving her second term representing Connecticut's 49th General Assembly District in Windham. She is Vice Chair of the state legislature's Insurance & Real Estate Committee.