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Advocates, insurers and hospitals raise concerns about AHPs, short‑term plans and prescription coverage changes
Health Care Committee · February 25, 2026
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Summary
Witnesses opposed Association Health Plans (AHPs) and short‑term limited duration plans as risks to the small‑group market, urged caution on prescription drug coverage changes and called for modeling and data on winners and losers before any policy shifts.
Several witnesses, including Lake Kisher of Carey Advocate and representatives from insurers, told the committee they were worried about the bill’s provisions on Association Health Plans (AHPs) and short‑term limited duration coverage. Kisher said the change "is cannibalizing the small group"…
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