| Loosening regulations on association health plans (AHPs) will lead to higher prices and weaker consumer protections for millions of Americans, according to a report by Avalere on behalf of America’s Health Insurance Plans (AHIP). The Department of Labor’s proposed rule on association health plans will likely push up premiums in the individual and small-group market, increase the number of uninsured, and result in higher out-of-pocket costs for enrollees with significant health care needs. ... |