Dear Neighbor,
It's an honor to serve as your State Representative for the 63rd Ohio House District.
I invite everybody to read more about what I'm working on at the Statehouse by visiting my webpage here, or checking out my previous newsletters here.
God Bless,
Adam Bird
State Representative
Ohio's 63rd House District
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House Bill 133 - Innovative Healthcare Solutions for Small Businesses
 State Representative Bird is a co-sponsor of House Bill 133 - legislation that will authorize a nonrefundable tax credit for small employers who offer Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangements (ICHRAs) to their employees.
The legislation works to encourage small businesses to adopt ICHRAs, helping to reduce the uninsured population, lower healthcare costs for employers, improve employee satisfaction, and expand healthcare choice and accessibility across Ohio.
ICHRAs were introduced under the first Trump Administration and offer a transformative option in the health insurance marketplace. They are compliant with the Affordable Care Act, compatible with Health Savings Accounts, and allow employers to set aside tax advantaged dollars for employees to purchase individual plans that fit their unique needs.
Under House Bill 133, the tax credit would be available to employers who meet the following criteria:
- Employ between 2 and 50 employees
- Offer ICHRAs to all or some of their employees
- Contribute at least $400 per employee toward the ICHRA in a taxable year
Employers who meet these conditions would be eligible for a $400 nonrefundable tax credit per employee covered by the ICHRA.
House Bill 133 is a common-sense, forward-thinking piece of legislation that stands to lead the nation in a growing market.
The bill awaits further consideration in the Senate.
Brown County Beekeepers Association
 Representative Bird was thankful for the opportunity to learn from the Brown County Beekeepers Association about the pressing need to update Ohio law in support of their vital work. Bees play a crucial role in sustaining Ohio’s agricultural economy, and ensuring their protection helps keep our farmers and food supply thriving.
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