5 Things to Know About Labor Dept.'s New Health Plan Rule

Small businesses will soon have access to a new model of health care, following the release last week of a high-profile Labor Department rule. Here’s what you need to know about it.

The regulation expands access to a type of group health insurance known as an association health plan. The style of group health care isn’t new, but the loosened requirements under the DOL rule have the potential to dramatically alter small group and individual health care in the U.S.

The rule is multifaceted. The history of association health plans is complicated. But five key points stand out. ...