Senate Vote Delayed, Not Dead
Single Payer | 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.
Senate Releases Healthcare Overhaul Bill
Single Payer | 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
All eyes on the employer market
Single Payer | 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
Single Payer | 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.
American Health Care Act Would Leave 14 Million Americans Uninsured
Single Payer | May. 25, 2017
The recent CBO score makes the Senate’s effort to craft a bill significantly more difficult.
GOP Slows Repeal & Replace Efforts while Bipartisan Solutions Emerge
Single Payer | 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
Single Payer | 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
Trumpcare: Back in Business?
Single Payer | Apr. 26, 2017
April 26, 2017 In a dizzying week of legislative jockeying, a number of House Freedom Caucus members announced their support for an amended Affordable Care Act repeal/replace bill this afternoon.
Massive Tax Bill: The Impact on Brokers
Single Payer | 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
Single Payer | 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.