S. 1690, The Small Business Health Insurance Options Act of 2007

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S. 1690 would establish a 4-year pilot program to provide information and educational materials to small business concerns regarding health insurance options, including coverage options within the small group market.

Detailed Summary

Small Business Health Insurance Options Act of 2007 - Directs the Administrator of the Small Business Administration (SBA) to: (1) establish a four-year pilot program to provide information and educational materials regarding health insurance options, including coverage options within the small group market, to small businesses; and (2) select up to 20 small business development centers (SBDCs) to receive grants under the pilot program.

Requires: (1) a specified geographical distribution with respect to grant recipients; and (2) grant funds to be used to create and distribute informational materials and conduct training and educational activities.

Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 6/25/2007: Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.

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