00:00The Labor Department is preparing a proposal that could make it easier for some employers
00:04to offer association health plans, potentially giving workers access to cheaper coverage.
00:10The rule would expand the ability of businesses and organizations
00:14to band together when purchasing health insurance,
00:17a strategy supporters say could increase bargaining power and reduce premiums.
00:22Critics have previously raised concerns about whether such arrangements
00:25provide the same level of consumer protections as traditional employer plans.
00:30The proposal now moves into the regulatory process
00:33where its potential impact on coverage and costs will face closer scrutiny.
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