Democratic Lawmakers Demand Briefing, Info On Short-Term Plan Rule

By Amy Lotven / January 8, 2019 at 7:19 PM
Key Senate and House Democrats Tuesday demanded the Trump administration respond to a series of questions over the short-term plan rule sent earlier this year, and further asked for a briefing with specific staff who were responsible for the regulation. The lawmakers also stressed that that they believe the administration policy allowing plans to be renewed for up to three years is illegal. “We believe allowing for renewal or extension of short-term policies for up to 36 months is contrary...


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