The US Department of Labor has rescinded a Trump-era rule that made it easier for small businesses and self-employed people to use cheaper association health plans that don’t comply with all the requirements of the Affordable Care Act.
The final Biden rule (RIN:1210-AC16) on association health plans was issued by the DOL’s Employee Benefits Security Administration Monday after clearing White House review, and will take effect 60 days after its April 30 publication in the Federal Register.
The rule DOL initially floated in December 2023 replaces the 2018 Trump-era regulation that expanded the definition of “employer” to allow ...
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