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Committee approves bill to expand association health plans despite Democratic objections
Summary
The committee approved H.R. 2,528, the Association Health Plans Act, allowing small businesses and self‑employed individuals to form association health plans; Democrats warned the change would undermine ACA protections and raise costs for many. The ANS was agreed and the bill was reported to the House, 21–15.
Chairman Wahlberg presented H.R. 2,528, the Association Health Plans Act, as a measure to allow small businesses, sole proprietors and self‑employed individuals to band together to purchase health coverage similar to large‑group plans.
Supporters such as Representative Harris said the bill…
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