Posted on April 10, 2020
See below from NJAHU Governor Murphy announced an executive order late yesterday afternoon that provides 60-day grace periods for both health and dental insurance payments. Claims must be paid during this time period and insurers cannot demand repayment of unpaid premiums in a lump sum at the end of the grace period. Unpaid premiums must be… Read More
Posted on March 27, 2020
See below Medicare News from NAHU on March 27, 2020 BREAKING NEWS: Senate Passes Phase III Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) In a 96-0 vote, the Senate passed a $2 trillion bill that moves to the House, where it is expected to pass. Further Congressional action is not expected until at least April… Read More
Posted on March 23, 2020
NAHU Washington Update (3/20/20) Immediately upon passing the FFCRA, the Senate began planning the trillion-dollar “phase three” Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act, a stimulus package aimed at helping American workers as well as bailing out several different industries that have faltered as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak. The package is… Read More
NAHU Washington Update (3/20/20) On Wednesday, President Trump signed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act into law. The Act includes several provisions to protect American workers and assist employers in providing emergency paid sick leave, as well as paid family leave in the case of school closures, for working families impacted by COVID-19. This is considered… Read More
Posted on July 18, 2019
NAHU Update 7/17/19 at 9:25 PM The House of Representatives voted 419-6 to pass H.R. 748, NAHU-supported legislation to fully repeal the ACA’s Cadillac/excise Tax. It will next be considered by the Senate, where a companion bill, S. 684, has 42 bipartisan co-sponsors. NAHU and our partners in the Alliance to Fight the 40 have long called… Read More