New HRA Rules in Effect
January 4, 2020Late last week, President Trump announce the release of final rules that will ease restrictions on health reimbursement arrangements (HRAs) starting in 2020.
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House Passes Bill to Lower Drug Prices
December 18, 2019On Dec. 12, the House legislation which would grant HHS the authority to negotiate prescription drug prices in an effort to drive down the high costs of prescription drugs.
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Health Care Basics For Employers
September 11, 2019NSBA partner Nationwide has developed a useful guide for employers on health insurance.
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Drug Price Bill Introduced
July 25, 2019The Senate Finance Committee has finally unveiled its long-awaited legislation on drug prices, and the bill includes a slew of changes across Medicare and Medicaid. Senate Finance Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Ranking Member Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) recently introduced a chairman’s mark, the Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act (PDPRA)...
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House to Vote on Cadillac Tax Repeal
July 17, 2019The House is scheduled to vote Wednesday on legislation to repeal the Affordable Care Act’s (ACAs) excise tax on high-cost health plans, a priority for congressional Democrats. Introduced by Rep. Joe Courtney (D-Conn.), the repeal bill—the Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2019 (H.R. 748) — has bipartisan...
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June 19, 2019Late last week, President Trump announce the release of final rules that will ease restrictions on health reimbursement arrangements (HRAs) starting in 2020.
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Court Blocks AHP Expansion
April 3, 2019Last week, a U.S. District Judge blocked the administration's proposed rule to expand Association Health Plans, citing the rule's definition of "employer" was unlawful.
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Trump Backs ACA Elimination
April 3, 2019In a recent court filing, the administration urged full repeal of the Affordable Care Act, while Trump said he will not press for a vote on a replacement until after the 2020 elections.
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Medicare for All Bill Introduced
March 6, 2019Last week, House Democrats introduced "Medicare for All" legislation that would guarantee health coverage by turning Medicare into a universal single-payer system.
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Small Business Congress Wrap-Up & Priority Voting
November 21, 2018Last week, NSBA held its Small Business Congress where small-business leaders heard from Members of Congress, Hill staffers, journalists, and policy experts, and voted on the organization’s top priorities.
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