Hill November 14, 2019
David Barnes

There’s much talk in Washington about health care, but far less action. By contrast, some state capitals across the country are pursuing bolder, more interesting reform.

It’s true that, at the federal level, the administration has expanded use of short-term, limited duration plans by allowing policyholders to use them for up to three years, rather than the previous restriction of three months. The move has proven wildly popular with consumers.

And the Trump administration in June implemented a rule change that provided greater opportunity for small employers to offer their employees more health coverage choices. These reforms to health reimbursement arrangements will allow Americans to purchase their own insurance plans using employer contributions to their HRAs starting Jan. 1, 2020....

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Topics: Congress / White House, Govt Agencies, Healthcare System, Insurance, Patient / Consumer, Provider, States, Trends
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