MEWA Act

12/15/2023, 4:09 PM

Summary of Bill S 3167

Bill 118 s 3167, also known as the Multiple Employer Welfare Arrangement (MEWA) Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to regulate and oversee MEWAs, which are arrangements where multiple employers join together to provide health and welfare benefits to their employees.

The MEWA Act aims to protect employees who participate in these arrangements by ensuring that they receive the benefits they are promised. The bill would require MEWAs to meet certain financial and reporting requirements to ensure their stability and solvency. It would also establish a regulatory framework to oversee MEWAs and hold them accountable for any violations of the law.

Additionally, the MEWA Act would give the Department of Labor the authority to enforce these regulations and investigate any complaints or concerns raised by employees or employers participating in MEWAs. This would help to prevent fraud and abuse within the industry and ensure that employees are not left without the benefits they were promised. Overall, the MEWA Act seeks to provide greater oversight and protection for employees participating in MEWAs, while also promoting transparency and accountability within the industry. It is an important piece of legislation that aims to safeguard the health and welfare benefits of workers across the country.

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Current Status of Bill S 3167

Bill S 3167 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since October 30, 2023. Bill S 3167 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on October 30, 2023.  Bill S 3167's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of October 30, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3167

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3167

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 3167

MEWA ActMEWA ActMultiple Employer Welfare Arrangement ActA bill to amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to clarify the treatment of certain association health plans as employers, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 3167

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Mike Braun
Indiana(Republican)

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