Legislation
Breaking news and analysis on the latest legislation and activities affecting financial services from Capitol Hill.
Bill Could Give Low-Income ACA Exchange Plan Users HSAs
By Allison BellH.R. 5608, the ACCESS Act bill, would replace cost-sharing reduction subsidies with health accounts.
September 25, 2023
Bill Could Limit Treasury Unit's Ability to Probe InsurersThe Federal Insurance Office would have to first try to get data from public sources or other agencies.
September 25, 2023
New House Members May Soon Go to Government Shutdown SchoolA KPMG policy specialist says some lawmakers will have to feel the heat to understand it.
September 24, 2023
Medicare's Chief Actuary Grades a Proposal to Hike Taxes on the WealthyA bill expandiing the Net Investment Income Tax could keep Medicare solvent for 75 years, Paul Spitalnic predicts.
September 21, 2023
Medicare Can Cover a Lot More Home Care: Witness to Senate PanelMedicare advocate Judith Stein said the idea that home care coverage is a short-term benefit is wrong.
September 19, 2023
Groups Blast GOP Budget Over 'Death Panel' for Social SecurityA draft budget resolution proposes a debt commission that could recommend Social Security and Medicare cuts.
September 19, 2023
12 New Medicare Bills to Watch This FallIdeas with bipartisan support include increasing coverage of obesity drugs and acupuncture.
September 18, 2023
New Retirement Bill Calls for Brokerage Window WarningThe bill would require a four-part warning to be displayed before plan participants choose this option.