Employee healthcare insurance premiums for small business in 2010 are increasing approximately 15% to $5,500 per employee.

Some people who oppose reform complain that it would be too expensive, as if healthcare insurance cost isn’t skyrocketing with the existing patchwork system. Healthcare insurance premiums are growing extremely rapidly and is too expensive for many small businesses. These are the businesses where most job growth occurs. The current course is unsustainable. Some form of reform is needed.