On December 19, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) rescinded a Trump era rule that granted flexibilities to small businesses in establishing large group association health plans (AHPs).
The rescinded rule provided the flexibility by modifying the definition of "employer" under federal law such that individuals like sole proprietors...
Last Friday, the U.S. Departments of Health and Human Services, Labor and Treasury issued a joint final rule that rectifies issues with the implementation of the No Surprises Act, a law that aims to curb surprise billing practices.
The rule defines the processes for payers and providers to settle payment for services provided that...
Insurance industry and regulators respond to Trump Administration proposal.
The Department of Labor has proposed rules that allow the formation of "association health plans". Another term to describe the plan is "multiple employer welfare arrangement" (MEWA).
The promise of MEWAs has been to give small employers access to low...
An executive order may come next week allowing individuals to purchase insurance across state lines.
Touted for years by Republicans, this move is purported to increase competition that will help drive down prices. Experts are not so sure. Insurers have never been enthusiastic.
On Wednesday Trump said,
“I’ll probably be...