Association Health Plans Act clarifies treatment of certain association health plans as employers.

The Association Health Plans Act amends the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to clarify the treatment of certain association health plans as employers. It allows groups or associations of employers to establish base premium rates using an actuarially sound methodology. These plans can cover employees of member employers and self-employed individuals, provided they meet specific criteria. The act prohibits discrimination based on health status and requires monitoring of eligibility.

Association Health Plans Act clarifies treatment of certain association health plans as employers.

The Association Health Plans Act amends the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to clarify the treatment of certain association health plans as employers. It allows groups or associations of employers to establish base premium rates using an actuarially sound methodology. These plans can cover employees of member employers and self-employed individuals, provided they meet specific criteria. The act prohibits discrimination based on health status and requires monitoring of eligibility.