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Health Insurers’ Plan to Expand Coverage Hints at Preemption of State Regulation
(11/22/2006)
With the new Congress expected to tackle the issue of expanding health insurance to cover the uninsured, the health insurance industry has trotted out a series of proposals it says would cover all Americans in 10 years... Full Story
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Sen. Enzi Pledges to Try to Resurrect Failed AHP Bill
(6/27/2006)
Sen. Mike Enzi (R-Wyo.) has pledged to keep pushing for a controversial bill that he contends would help make health insurance more affordable for small businesses... Full Story
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Enzi AHP Bill Defeated in Senate
(5/17/2006)
On May 11, the U.S. Senate voted 55-43 to stop considering the Health Insurance Marketplace Modernization and Affordability Act of 2006 (S. 1955)... Full Story
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State Insurance Legislators Cheer Defeat of Enzi AHP Bill
(5/17/2006)
Legislators of the National Conference of Insurance Legislators (NCOIL) were encouraged when S. 1955, the Health Insurance Marketplace Modernization and Affordability Act, was defeated in the Senate... Full Story
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Survey: Most Small Business Employees Oppose Enzi AHP Bill; N.H. Gov. Joins Foes
(5/9/2006)
More than two-thirds of small business employees are opposed to the passage of S.1955, the Health Insurance Marketplace Modernization and Affordability Act sponsored by Senator Michael Enzi (R-WY), according to a recent Zogby poll... Full Story
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American Cancer Society Conducts Grassroots Campaign Against AHPs
(5/2/2006)
With a vote expected this week in the Senate, Association Health Plans (AHPs) are drawing additional fire... Full Story
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PIA RAC Passes Resolution to Monitor AHP Bill, Make Suggestions
(3/21/2006)
Following passage last week in the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee of the Healthcare Market Modernization and Affordability Act Of 2006 (S. 1955), the PIA National Regulatory Affairs Committee (RAC) unanimously passed a motion recommending that the Federal Affairs Committee (FAC) monitor the progress of the legislation... Full Story
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House Passes AHP Bill
(8/2/2005)
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed legislation which expands the availability of Association Health Plans (AHPs), allowing small businesses to pool together across state lines through trade associations to purchase health insurance from a provider, or self-insure in the same manner as large employers and labor unions. The measure has passed the House several times in recent years but has always faced opposition in the Senate... Full Story
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