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SIIA Political Influence on Display at White House Health Care Summit
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February 26, 2010 – Less than one hour into yesterday’s White House Health Care Summit it was apparent that SIIA’s lobbying efforts on Capitol Hill continue to be effective.
Self-insurance was specifically mentioned when Republican John Kline (R-MN), the Senior Republican on the Committee with jurisdiction over ERISA, offered a proposal to create Association Health Plans, which would allow small businesses to pool together and self-insure health benefits.
SIIA has been the leading advocate for AHPs for more than a decade and association lobbyists have been in communication with Senator Kline and others to encourage that they suggest this free market initiative during the summit. Other participants, including Senator Kyl (R-AZ), a senior Republican on the Senate Finance Committee, commented on the importance of self-insurance and to maintain ERISA preemption.
To hear the latest about the latest legislative developments first hand, be sure to attend SIIA’s Legislative Conference scheduled for March 10-12, 2010 in Washington, DC.
