Short-Term Plans Exclude Coverage for Pre-Existing Conditions, Leaving Enrollees Without Adequate Protection
When Peter LaFrance went to the hospital for congestive heart failure and type 2 diabetes,…
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House Democrats and Advocates File Amici Briefs in Short-Term Plan Lawsuit
House Democrats, as well as AARP, a coalition of patient advocates, and a coalition of…
New Report from the National Association of Insurance Commissioners Calls Attention to Low-Value Short-Term Plans
On July 22, 2019, the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) released a report titled…
ACA Lawsuits Advance During Congressional Recess
Two rules from the Trump Administration issued pursuant to an October 2017 executive order have…
Federal District Court Upholds Short-Term Plan Rule
On Friday, July 19, federal District Court Judge Richard Leon sided with the Trump Administration…
What’s the Plan for AHPs?
On May 14, 2019, the Commonwealth Fund published a blog post authored by health policy…
Vermont Reacts to AHP Ruling
Following the March 28, 2019 ruling that invalidated the regulations that allowed for the expansion…
States Left Wondering About Status of Association Health Plans
On March 28, 2019, District Court Judge John Bates invalidated federal rules that allowed for…
Insurers Offering New Types of Low-Cost Health Coverage, But Do They Adequately Protect Consumers?
Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina is now offering a “My Choice” plan. Instead…
Idaho Governor Intends to Offer Illegal Insurance Plans
The newly-elected Governor of Idaho Brad Little (R) announced in his State of the State…