Number: RL31963
Title: Association Health Plans: Legislation in the 109th Congress
Authors: Jean Hearne, Domestic Social Policy Division 
Abstract: This report examines the track record of the existing pooled purchasing arrangements that are most parallel to AHPs; evaluates the potential impact of AHPs, as defined in bills considered during the 109th Congress, on small employers' access to health insurance; identifies the stakeholders in the small group market for insurance that could have been impacted by such legislation; and discusses alternative approaches that could improve the potential impact of pooled purchasing arrangements in reducing the number of uninsured.
Pages: 17
Date: March 29, 2006