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New Efforts to Curb Drug Prices

October 31, 2018

In the last week, the administration has rolled out two major plans to reduce prescription drug costs in the U.S.

DOL Aims to Expand Small Biz Retirement Savings

October 24, 2018

DOL's newly proposed rule would enable small businesses to band together to offer 401(k) plans to their employees.

Trump Proposes Expanding HRAs

October 24, 2018

Recently, Labor, Treasury and HHS proposed a rule to allow employers to fund tax-exempted HRAs to help pay for workers' individual health insurance premiums.

House Considers More ACA Repeals and Delays

September 13, 2018

The House is taking another swing at the Affordable Care Act, targeting a handful of provisions for repeal or delay.

New Executive Order on 401(k)s

September 5, 2018

Last week, President Trump signed an Executive Order directing DOL to allow smaller businesses to band together in offering a joint 401(k) retirement plan, or MEP.

Short-Term Health Plans OKd

August 8, 2018

The Trump Administration recently finalized a rule allowing people to buy short-term health coverage that skirts many of the Affordable Care Act's (ACA’s) regulations.

Sen. Rubio Introduces Paid Family Leave Bill

August 8, 2018

Last week, Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fl.) introduced legislation that would allow new parents to finance their paid leave by drawing from their Social Security benefits early.

State AGs File Suit over AHPs

August 8, 2018

Twelve state attorneys general are suing DOL over the expansion of AHP's arguing they violate consumer and state protections included in the Affordable Care Act.

House Passes Bill to Delay HIT

August 1, 2018

Prior to adjourning for August recess, the House passed legislation that would further delay implementation of the health insurance tax on insurers until 2022.

House Votes to Repeal Medical Device Tax

August 1, 2018

Last week, the House passed legislation 283-182--with 57 Democrats joining all voting Republicans--to permanently eliminate a tax on medical devices under the ACA.