U.S. Chamber of Commerce Vice President for Health Policy Katie Mahoney released the following statement on the administration’s announcement expanding association health plans (AHP):
“The U.S. Chamber of Commerce welcomes the administration’s final rule that expands access to association health plans and will permit small businesses to band together to offer and enroll in more affordable, high-quality health care coverage. This rule will give employers the relief and flexibility they need to cover more employees at a lower cost with more choices for quality care.”
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is the world’s largest business federation representing the interests of more than 3 million businesses of all sizes, sectors, and regions, as well as state and local chambers and industry associations.