Forbes August 5, 2019
Just over two weeks ago, U.S. District Court Judge Richard Leon upheld a Trump administration rule that expands access to short-term, limited duration health plans. The ruling represents a major victory for those in need of affordable health coverage.
But the plaintiffs are appealing the ruling. And many states have already implemented rules restricting, if not banning outright, short-term plans. They’re more interested in protecting Obamacare than in ensuring that consumers have access to affordable health coverage.
Historically, short-term plans have provided temporary coverage, often to people between jobs, for up to a year. Only individuals and families can purchase them; they’re not a form of employer-sponsored coverage. They’re also not subject to Obamacare’s cost-inflating regulations. For example, they don’t...
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