Custom Health Option and Individual Care Expense Arrangement Act

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Mrs. CHAVEZ-DeREMER. Mr. Chairman, I rise in support of the CHOICE Arrangement Act.

Small business owners are being hamstrung by soaring healthcare costs. I know firsthand because I am a small business owner, but you don't have to take my word for it. The data speaks for itself.

In Deschutes County in my district, the average small business premium for a family has increased by 111 percent from 2014 to 2022.

It is past time to provide small business owners with more options so workers can access cheaper coverage. We can accomplish this by expanding association health plans and providing more flexibility to ensure employees can get the coverage that fits their needs best.

Mr. Chairman, I am proud to support small businesses, which create jobs, foster innovation, and keep our economy running strong.

Let's get this done to ensure these employers can keep their doors open.

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