It has cleared committee and can be brought up at any time, though no date is set.
HealthDisability and health-based discriminationEmployee benefits and pensionsHealth care costs and insuranceHealth care coverage and accessLabor-management relationsSelf-employed
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.
Who this affects
Small business owners · Employees · Self-employed individuals
What changes is this bill making?
1This bill allows groups of employers to sponsor health plans together.
2Employers from different industries can join to provide health coverage.
3The group health plan must cover at least 51 employees in total.
4Self-employed individuals can also join these employer groups for health coverage.
5The bill sets specific rules for how these groups must operate.
