Why This Matters
The Association Health Plans Act lets groups of employers, even from different industries, create joint health plans for their employees. This can help smaller businesses offer better health insurance options.
If you work for a small business, this bill could help your employer provide you with better health insurance options.
Affects: Small business owners and their employees, including self-employed individuals, are directly affected by this bill.
What changes is this bill making?
1. This bill allows groups of employers to sponsor health plans together. 2. Employers from different industries can join to provide health coverage. 3. The group health plan must cover at least 51 employees in total. 4. Self-employed individuals can also join these employer groups for health coverage. 5. The bill sets specific rules for how these groups must operate.
Who is affected?
Small business owners and their employees, including self-employed individuals, are directly affected by this bill.