The actions these groups object to include expanding short-term, limited-duration health plans, increasing enrollment in association health plans and relaxing rules for employer health reimbursement agreements. The letter expresses a belief that these actions would have an adverse effect on consumers looking to purchase health insurance.
“We are concerned that this could create or expand alternative, parallel markets for health coverage, which would lead to higher premiums for consumers, particularly those with pre-existing conditions. Further, these actions destabilize the health insurance markets that guarantee access to comprehensive health coverage regardless of health status,” the letter’s authors write.
These groups urge states to change their own regulations to push against the proposed changes outlined in the executive order.
The groups that signed the letter are the American Cancer Society, the Cancer Action Network, the American Heart Association, America’s Health Insurance Plans, Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation, Epilepsy Foundation, Families USA, March of Dimes and the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.
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