Last month, the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) held its Fall National Meeting. Here is a synopsis of the most notable aspects of the meeting. Creation of New “Letter” Committee First, some background on the NAIC’s structure may be helpful. The NAIC places its committees at the top, with subgroups, working groups, and task …
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Several PIA Priorities Included in Year-End Funding Package
This week, Congress will consider a federal government funding package that includes three of PIA National’s most important policy priorities: an extension of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) until September 30, 2020, the permanent repeal of the Cadillac Tax, and an extension of the terrorism risk insurance program (referred to as TRIA) through the …
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PIA National Top Health Care Priority To Be Considered in House
On Wednesday, July 17, the U.S. House of Representatives is scheduled to vote on a bill to repeal the provision of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) known to many as the “Cadillac Tax.” This top legislative priority for PIA National, H.R. 748, the Middle-Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act, is sponsored by Reps. Joe Courtney …
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PIA 2019 Legislator of the Year, Rep. Billy Long
PIA National is pleased to name Representative Billy Long (R-MO) the 2019 Legislator of the Year for his long-standing effort to ensure the role of independent insurance agents in delivering healthcare to consumers. Representative Long represents the 7thCongressional District of Missouri in the U.S. House of Representatives. First elected to Congress in 2011, Rep. Long …
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PIA Opposes Proposal to Allow Sale of Health Insurance Across State Lines
PIA National is strongly opposed to an action taken by the administration that seeks to allow the sale of health insurance across state lines. In October 2017, President Trump issued an executive order (EO #13813), directing federal agencies to consider ways to increase competition and consumer choice in health care. In accordance with this executive …
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