In March, Congress passed the American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act, which included provisions that provide 100% COBRA subsidies from April 1 through September 30 of 2021.
Recent posts by NAIFA Government Relations Team
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COBRA Premium Assistance: What NAIFA Members Need to Know
Topics: Health Care Federal Advocacy Advocacy Resources COBRA
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Worker Classification Under Scrutiny
The U.S. House of Representatives is currently considering introduction of the Protecting the Right to Organize Act (PRO Act) along mostly party lines, likely in April 2021. This wide-reaching bill seeks to reform current labor law in a variety of areas. Impacting the insurance industry, the bill amends the National Labor Relations Act (29 U.S.C. 152(3)) by adding language that expands the definition of “independent contractor” by adopting an “ABC” test to define who is an “employee.”
Topics: Federal Advocacy Congress Insurance & Financial Advisor Regulation Producer Employment
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Special Enrollment Period for Marketplace Coverage Begins Feb. 15
On Friday, February 12, the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced that, in accordance with an Executive Order signed by President Biden, a Special Enrollment Period for the Health Insurance Marketplace will be available in the 36 states using the HealthCare.gov platform. The SEP will be available from Monday, February 15, through Saturday, May 15 for most states.
Topics: Health Care Federal Advocacy CMS
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NAIFA Members Participate in CMS Roundtable for Agents/Brokers
On Wednesday, January 13, NAIFA members Elie Harriett and Alan Winstead participated in an invitation-only roundtable hosted by the Department for Health and Human Services’ Center for Medicaid and Medicare Services. The discussion centered around marketplace policies and initiatives that impact agents and brokers.
