An Association Health Plan may take on one of
the following forms:

– Professional or trade association offering
health insurance as an incidental benefit of
membership
– Captive association of an insurance company
used to market insurer’s products
– Association established by a Professional
Employer Organization (PEO)
– Multiple Employer Welfare Arrangement
– ERISA Association Health Plan

Here are some facts regarding businesses and AHA plans:

– Consumer protections and healthcare anti-discrimination protections apply to large businesses and will also apply to AHPs organized under this rule.

– AHPs may not charge higher premiums or deny coverage to people because of pre-existing conditions, or cancel coverage because an employee becomes ill.

– AHPs will not be able to charge different premiums to employees based on their health status.

– Additionally, AHPs under this rule will not be able to charge employers different rates based on the health status of their employees.

The new rule does not affect previously existing AHPs, which were allowed under prior guidance.

–          Such plans can continue to operate as before, or elect to follow the new requirements if they want toexpand within a geographic area, regardless of industry, or to cover the self-employed.

–          New plans can also form and elect to follow either the old guidance or the new rules.

–          The final rule does not diminish state oversight, which remains in place.

–           States will share enforcement authority with the federal government.

Cosmo Insurance Agency is an independent insurance agency serving surrounding communities in New Jersey. Cosmo keeps its promise to assure an efficient and creative approach to the services we offer. Each of our clients experience a personalized and long-term relationship with us. Our New Jersey based team of health brokers guides our clients in helping them choose the most cost-effective options. By incorporating the latest in technology-based tools and laws on healthcare, employee benefits, life insurance and finance, we keep our clients up-to-date with the plans that encompass all of their needs, whether it is individual or group insurance. 

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