On September 11, NAIFA submitted comments on the tri-agency (Departments of Health & Human Services (HHS), Labor (DOL) and Treasury) proposed regulations on short-term limited duration (STLD) health insurance, and on fixed payment (indemnity) health insurance.
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NAIFA Submits Comments on Proposed STLD Health Insurance Regs
By NAIFA on 9/15/23 2:04 PM
Topics: Health Care Legislation & Regulations Federal Advocacy
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Tri-Agency Proposed Reg Adversely Impact STLD, Indemnity Health Insurance
By NAIFA on 8/14/23 3:34 PM
On July 7, the Departments of Labor (DOL), Health and Human Services (HHS), and the Treasury (the “tri-agency” reg) released a proposed regulation that would significantly and adversely impact short-term limited duration (STLD) and fixed payment (e.g., indemnity) health insurance.
Topics: Health Care Legislation & Regulations Taxes DOL
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House Passes Bill to Streamline ACA Reporting
By NAIFA on 7/14/23 8:30 AM
On June 21, the House of Representatives approved legislation, H.R.3801, that would streamline the Affordable Care Act (ACA) required reporting. The Employer Reporting Improvement Act, sponsored by Reps. Adrian Smith (R-NE) and Mike Thompson (D-CA), passed by voice vote under suspension of the rules.
Topics: Health Care Legislation & Regulations Supported Legislation
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House Passes AHP Bill
By NAIFA on 7/14/23 7:30 AM
On June 21, the House of Representatives passed H.R.2868, the Association Health Plans Act (AHPA). The partisan vote was 220 to 209.
Topics: Health Care Legislation & Regulations
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Ways & Means Approves Bill to Streamline ACA Reporting
By NAIFA on 6/15/23 8:00 AM
On June 7, the House Ways & Means Committee unanimously approved legislation, H.R.3801, that would streamline the Affordable Care Act (ACA) required reporting. The Employer Reporting Improvement Act, sponsored by Reps. Adrian Smith (R-NE) and Mike Thompson (D-CA), cleared the committee on a 37 to 0 vote. It is now ready for House floor action.
Topics: Health Care Legislation & Regulations Congress
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House Approves AHP Bill
By NAIFA on 6/15/23 6:30 AM
On June 6, the House Education & the Workforce Committee approved H.R.2868, the Association Health Plans Act (AHPA). The committee also favorably reported another health-related bill, H.R. 2813, the Self Insurance Protection Act (SIPA).
Topics: Health Care Legislation & Regulations
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CMS Rule Sets Medicare Advantage, Part D Marketing Rules
By NAIFA on 5/15/23 5:30 AM
On April 12, the Centers for Medicare, and Medicaid Services (CMS) finalized rules governing practices involving advising/selling Medicare Advantage (MA) and Part D (prescription drug) plans. The rules cover practices applicable to plan sponsors, agents, brokers, and third-party marketing associations. The final rules reflect changes sought by NAIFA.