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New Year, New Proposed Legislation
The State Legislatures are heading back into session this week. Here are some bills we will watching.

New Hampshire Updates
The NH House and Senate have 960 proposed bills this session. Several are relative to vaccinations - whether seeking to legislate against employers requiring vaccination of employees to a bill that would make an employee having a reaction to a covid vaccine eligible to receive worker's compensation. Workforce bills that bear watching are proposals in legislating how employers schedule workers, minimum wage proposals and noncompete agreements. Housing is a huge topic for proposed legislation as well including proposals that would supersede actions of zoning boards to repealing the State Housing Board. One interesting bill seeks to establish a NH Childcare Fund that would provide subsidies for new construction and financing of new childcare centers and provide tuition relief to families. Read the full list here.

Vermont Updates
The Vermont General Assembly reconvenes today Jan 4. Because Vermont is in the second year of their biennium, bills introduced last year but not taken up are still alive and may be passed this year. Some may be re-introduced with a new number. Currently, there 37 new bills being introduced with some related to health care, Medicare and benefits for new residents. Housing is addressed with S79 that would introduce a new system for rental housing inspections. Last session, legislature appropriated $250 million from the American Rescue Plan to build new housing. Climate change will be a major issue with the Vermont Climate Council issuing the Initial Vermont Climate Action Plan on December 1. Read more here.
Many small businesses struggle to provide health insurance for their employees due high costs. However, not providing insurance makes hiring employees difficult and creates employee retention issues. An ICHRA plan could be the solution.
Individual Coverage HRA (ICHRA) is an ACA compliant alternative to group health insurance. In simplest terms, ICHRA allows businesses the option to offer employees a monthly allowance of tax-free money to buy health insurance or spend on specific out of pocket expenses that fit their needs (or both) that fits their unique needs.
Workshop Thurs. Jan 6, 12-1 PM
How Can ICHRA Work for Your Business?
In 2020 the Department of Labor, HHS and IRS created the Individual Coverage HRA (ICHRA) to help average employers compete. ICHRA gives average employers a new alternative to group health insurance.

Lisa Ouellette, Manager of Administrative Services of csOne Benefit Solutions of Concord, NH will explain what an ICHRA is, how it is administered, the benefits, and the pitfalls.

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UVBA REFERRAL GROUP
Tuesday Jan 4, 12-1 PM
Join us to network with other UVBA members, exchange leads and make new connections. We meet at the CCBA Witherall Center at 12 PM every other Tuesday. Guests welcome. Bring your best elevator pitch and business cards. Many thanks to the CCBA for hosting!
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