AHIP joined the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association and several employer organizations in sending the attached letter to congressional leaders, requesting that the effective dates for certain health reform provisions be extended to help minimize disruption and ensure a smooth transition for health reform. 

 

The letter notes that the House and Senate bills include a number of provisions that will require employers and health plans to take significant action to achieve compliance, including making policy and contract revisions, information technology system upgrades, modifications to employee benefit and marketing materials, and development of employee and customer communications.  It further emphasizes that many provisions will require regulations to be issued, state laws to be changed, and approval from state insurance departments. 

For the full letter click here.