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Employee Status Could Shake Health Insurance | Honduras News
A high-stakes legal battle dating back to 2019 could reshape health insurance access in the U.S., as a settlement looms between a company and the Department of Labor over whether certain partners qualify as employees — granting them access to ACA-exempt coverage that’s cheaper but less regulated. With ACA premiums rising and alternative plans gaining traction, experts warn this could unleash a wave of “junk plans” with minimal protections, leaving consumers exposed. The case hinges on a 1974 law meant to simplify employer benefits, and a recent Texas judge’s ruling challenging the DOL’s…
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