Healthcare-related legislation

Department of Labor rule changes open the door to a benefits win for brokers, associations and franchises.

Legislation introduced Tuesday in Ways & Means Committee seen as positive for employers by the American Benefits Council.

Opinions on the outcome of health reform efforts, emerging technology and plan design innovation were among the most popular EBA commentary articles of the year.

Some House members say they don’t feel compelled to vote for Senate deal that swayed Susan Collins.

Groups say the move would destabilize the health insurance market and raise premiums.

Executive action allows for expanded access to telemedicine services, including remote prescribing of medicine commonly used for substance abuse or mental health treatment.

In response to Alexander-Murray compromise, administration reportedly looking to expand HSAs and association insurance programs.

In response to Alexander-Murray compromise, administration reportedly looking to expand HSAs and association insurance programs.

From CSR payments to HRA funding, proposed reform’s impact on employees may be truly disruptive to advisers by changing focus from insurance sales to financial planning.

But Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said he’s waiting for assurances from President Donald Trump before he allows a vote.

The president says he’s supportive of the work lawmakers are doing to help temporarily stabilize Obamacare’s insurance markets.

Senator Lamar Alexander said a bipartisan deal has been reached on a package of fixes to stabilize the Affordable Care Act.

Many legislators are moving ahead with initiatives affecting employee benefits in their communities, such as equal pay laws and healthcare reform

Many legislators are moving ahead with initiatives affecting employee benefits in their communities, such as equal pay laws and healthcare reform

In the wake of the GOP’s latest failure to pass health reform, Big ‘I,’ NAIFA, NAHU and others target repeal of Cadillac tax, increasing use of HSAs.

GOP still focused on block grants, but Benefit Advisors Network’s Perry Braun doubts local stakeholders will have the power needed to bring meaningful change to the delivery system.

In the wake of the GOP’s latest failure to pass health reform, Big ‘I,’ NAIFA, NAHU and others target repeal of Cadillac tax, increasing use of HSAs.

GOP still focused on block grants, but Benefit Advisors Network’s Perry Braun doubts local stakeholders will have the power needed to bring meaningful change to the delivery system.

With the latest bill dead, there are several common-sense fixes to the ACA advisers can promote that a two-party effort could implement, says adviser David C. Smith.

Senate Republicans gave up on their last-ditch proposal to repeal the ACA Tuesday as opposition in their own ranks ended months of fruitless efforts to gut it.