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Trump seeks to expand access to association health plans

Many associations celebrate decision, but 10 groups representing insurers, health advocates ask states to limit potential fallout President Donald Trump signs an executive order promoting association health plans during an Oct. 12 ceremony. The Trump administration has unveiled a proposed rule to allow more employers to join together through association health plans to offer insurance coverage for employees, winning praise from business groups but warnings from insurers and public health advocates. The Department of Labor issued proposed rulemaking Jan. 4 allowing small businesses—those with 50 or fewer full-time employees— and sole proprietors to join together to purchase… Read More