Senate Health Bill 2.0: What You Need to Know
Government Affairs | Jul. 13, 2017
Senate Republicans released version 2.0 of their healthcare bill on July 13, 2017.
Senate Vote Delayed, Not Dead
Government Affairs | Jun. 28, 2017
Our own Joel Wood summarizes, as only he can, what has already been a long benefits-related week…and it’s only Wednesday.
The Senate Health Bill, Flood, Cyber News, and More
Government Affairs | Jun. 26, 2017
The latest updates from Capitol Hill, information on Cyber rules in New York, and more in your biweekly update from The Council.
Senate Releases Healthcare Overhaul Bill
Government Affairs | Jun. 22, 2017
June 22, 2017 Takeaways from Senate GOP’s “Better Care Reconciliation Act” Senate Republicans released their health reform overhaul today after weeks of intrigue. The Council is extremely pleased to note
Takeaways from Senate’s “Better Care Reconciliation Act”
Government Affairs | Jun. 22, 2017
The much ballyhooed Senate Republican health reform overhaul – the “Better Care Reconciliation Act of 2017” – was released today after weeks of intrigue.
All eyes on the employer market
Government Affairs | Jun. 14, 2017
An update on preserving the employer market, the Senate’s bill, and more.
Senate Repeal & Replace Leaves the GOP in Uncertain Territory
Government Affairs | Jun. 7, 2017
Our own Joel Wood digs deeper on what taxation of the employer-sponsored group health insurance market really means, how to deal with the state waiver process and what it will take to get the votes.
Red Alert: Senate Considering Taxation of Benefits: Grassroots Opposition Campaign Underway
Government Affairs | Jun. 5, 2017
As preservation of the employer-provided group market is The Council’s top legislative goal, we strongly encourage you and your colleagues (as well as your clients) to contact your two United States senators and urge their strong opposition to taxation of benefits.
GOP Slows Repeal & Replace Efforts while Bipartisan Solutions Emerge
Government Affairs | May. 18, 2017
The Republican working group is moving forward with its meetings but making little progress, other than clarifying its goal to lower premiums.
Next Steps on Healthcare Bill
Government Affairs | May. 10, 2017
May 10, 2017 The Senate is starting from scratch on the American Health Care Act. Since the narrow passage of the House repeal bill last week, Senate Majority Leader Mitch