ASBTDC To Offer Small Business Health Insurance Options Workshop

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The Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock will host a training session on Oct. 15 for small business owners and employees interested in new health insurance options.

The workshop, “Informed Businesses: Navigating the Affordable Care Act,” will be held in conjunction with the Arkansas Insurance Department. There is no charge to attend.

The session, set for 1-3 p.m. at the Little Rock Regional Chamber of Commerce will discuss provisions of the federal health care law and the new Health Insurance Marketplace.

The training will highlight:

  • The Arkansas Health Connector website
  • SHOP, the Small Business Health Options Program
  • Compliance and notification requirements that began Oct. 1 for employers
  • New tax reporting requirements for employers
  • Potential financial penalties for non-compliance
  • Available tax credits, potential rebates and premium reduction programs

Pre-registration is required. Call (501) 683-7700 or visit asbtdc.org/aca for more information.