Labor Secretary: Final Association Health Plan Rule Will Be Out By Summer

Department of Labor Secretary Alex Acosta told President Donald Trump on Monday (April 16) that the final association health plans rule, which will expand the ability of small businesses and independent contractors to band together to purchase insurance, will be out by this summer. Acosta's remarks came in response to Trump's assertion during an event in Florida that the rule will result in "tremendous insurance" at a very low costs. The president also bashed Sen. John McCain (R-AZ), who remains...