Spending Bill Exempts Expatriate Health Plans From Certain ACA Requirements

Congress tucked into its massive spending bill an amended version of the Expatriate Health Coverage Clarification Act, which exempts such plans from many ACA provisions, including the health insurance tax on plans. The measure, sponsored by Reps. John Carney (D-DE) and Devin Nunes (R-CA), passed the House on April 29 with the support of various stakeholders, including the Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber told House members that it would consider their stance on the original expatriate health bill as a...