
Court Blocks AHP Expansion
April 3, 2019 4:36 pmLast 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.
Last 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.
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.
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.
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.
Following last week's publishing of a final rule on Association Health Plans, NSBA has analyzed the rule and detailed what it likely means for most small businesses.
Efforts continue to move Association Health Plans through Congress, most recently as part of the Farm Bill which ultimately fell short in the House of the required votes.
NSBA recently submitted comments on the administration's AHP proposal, highlighting the need for broad reform and ways to strengthen both AHPs and the overall health care market.
President Trump is expected to sign an Executive Order this week that would roll back some ACA requirements and include language expanding Association Health Plans.