All eyes on the employer market
Healthcare costs | Jun. 14, 2017
An update on preserving the employer market, the Senate’s bill, and more.
American Health Care Act Would Leave 14 Million Americans Uninsured
Healthcare costs | May. 25, 2017
The recent CBO score makes the Senate’s effort to craft a bill significantly more difficult.
Massive Tax Bill: The Impact on Brokers
Healthcare costs | Apr. 26, 2017
President Trump promised to slash tax rates for businesses and individuals, setting the stage for yet another epic legislative contest.
What We’re (Also) Watching: Frustration in the Market
Healthcare costs | Apr. 26, 2017
Express Scripts, a pharmacy benefit manager (PBM), is losing health insurer Anthem as a client, after being accused of not negotiating lower prices for prescription drugs.
Millions to Lose Coverage Under Trumpcare, Says CBO
Healthcare costs | Mar. 15, 2017
Millions to Lose Coverage Under Trumpcare, Says CBO Earlier this week, the Congressional Budget Office announced that an estimated 24 million Americans would lose their healthcare coverage under Trumpcare. The
For the Win: The Latest Repeal Efforts Do Not Touch Employer Tax Exclusion
Healthcare costs | Mar. 8, 2017
On Monday, House Republicans released the latest version of the repeal and replace legislation. The proposed legislation does not include the cap on the tax exclusion for workers in employer-sponsored plans, which would have meant a payroll tax hike for tens of millions of Americans.
New Tax Bill on the Horizon?
Healthcare costs | Feb. 23, 2017
Developing Legislation The House GOP is reportedly set to draft legislation this week that contains a new tax on employee benefits, and the bill is rumored to be swiftly marked
The Different Ways to Repeal & Replace
Healthcare costs | Jan. 25, 2017
“I hope I have input, yes, ma’am.” Even after HHS nominee Tom Price’s four-hour grilling at yesterday’s Finance Committee confirmation hearing, it’s still unclear how much influence he’ll have on