Association Health Plans Act

Hozzl · 2025-04-06T14:25:18Z

Explore the details of House Bill 2528 Association Health Plans Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Health. Stay informed on legislative developments.

4/6/2025, 2:25 PM

Summary of Bill HR 2528

Bill 119 HR 2528, also known as the "Association Health Plans Act of 2019," aims to amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) to provide clarification on the treatment of certain association health plans (AHPs) as employers.

The bill seeks to expand access to affordable health insurance for small businesses and self-employed individuals by allowing them to join together through associations to purchase health insurance coverage. This would enable these groups to negotiate better rates and benefits, similar to large employers.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions to protect consumers by ensuring that AHPs meet certain regulatory requirements, such as financial solvency standards and consumer protections. It also aims to prevent fraud and abuse within AHPs by increasing oversight and enforcement mechanisms. Overall, the goal of Bill 119 HR 2528 is to provide more options for individuals and small businesses to access affordable health insurance coverage through AHPs, while also ensuring that these plans meet necessary regulatory standards to protect consumers.

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Current Status of Bill HR 2528

Bill HR 2528 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 1, 2025. Bill HR 2528 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on April 1, 2025. Bill HR 2528's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. as of April 1, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2528

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2528

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Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2528

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.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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