Why States Worry That 'Association Health Plans' Will Be Magnets for Scam Artists

Stateline: Within weeks, the Trump administration will make it easier for small businesses to band together to buy health insurance for their workers.

The U.S. Department of Labor is putting the final touches on new rules for the insurance collaborations known as "association health plans." The plans won’t have to include mental health care, emergency services or other benefits required under the Affordable Care Act, making them a cheap alternative to the policies on the health care exchanges.

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