But the Obama administration blocked those efforts, saying they were pre-empted by the Affordable Care Act. Large-group plans are still subject to some requirements of the Affordable Care Act. The Trump administration is also looking for ways to ease restrictions on short-term health insurance plans that do not meet requirements of the Affordable Care Act. The introduction of new association plans could take much longer, according to insurers and other experts. While association health plans can be well run, they “have had a spotty track record,” said Ms. Owen, the actuary.

Source: New York Times October 11, 2017 23:03 UTC