Federal Action Center
Below is a list of key pieces of federal legislation NAHU is actively following. Please click on each bill to learn more. Note that the bills outlined below are just a few of the bills NAHU is actively involved with.
Employer Exclusion of Health Insurance
There are ongoing discussions about the future of the employer exclusion of health insurance. NAHU opposes any efforts that would eliminate or tax the employer-tax exclusion. Read More
Medical Loss Ratio (MLR)
Legislation to remove the agent/broker compensation from the Medical Loss Ratio (MLR) Requirement in the individual and small group markets. Read More
Cadillac/Excise Tax Repeal
Legislation to repeal the “Cadillac Tax” on middle class Americans’ health plans. Read More
Streamline Employer Reporting Requirements
Legislation to streamline the employer reporting process and strengthen the eligibility verification process for the health care premium tax credit and cost-sharing subsidy. Read More
Stop the Health Insurance Tax (HIT)
Legislation to repeal the annual fee on health insurance providers enacted by the PPACA. Read More
Small Business Tax Credit (SBTC)
Legislation to expand and modify the small business tax credit to purchase marketplace health insurance coverage. Read More
30/40 Hours
Legislation to repeal the 30-hour threshold for full-time employee for purposes of the employer mandate in the PPACA and replace it with 40 hours. Read More
Small Group Expansion
Legislation to provide states with flexibility in determining the size of employers in the small group market.
This legislation was signed into law by President Obama on October 7, 2015. The bill was passed by the House on September 28 and by the Senate on October 1. Read More