Stakeholders Pleased ACA Non-Discrimination Rule Finally Out But Want More Clarity

Key stakeholders praised HHS for proposing a long-awaited rule on the ACA's nondiscrimination provisions but said they are upset the administration didn't offer specific examples of discriminatory benefit design. Beneficiary advocates also said they are thrilled the proposed rule, the first federal civil rights law that bans discrimination based on sex, extends existing protections to transgender individuals but will argue that HHS should explicitly bar discrimination against people due to their sexual orientation. The Affordable Care Act's Section 1557 broadens...