NAR Testifies on Association Health Plans

On Wednesday, April 2, NAR testified before the U.S. House Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions in support of the Association Health Plans Act. At the hearing, which focused on expanding the access and affordability of employer-sponsored health care, Angela Shields, CEO of Tennessee REALTORS®, expressed NAR’s strong support for the bill to allow self-employed individuals and small businesses to participate in association health plans (AHPs).

The need for comprehensive, affordable health insurance options alongside the Affordable Care Act (ACA) is a top concern among real estate professionals. In 2019, REALTOR® associations in Tennessee and other states created AHPs to provide high-quality, low-cost health coverage options to their members. These AHPs offered comprehensive health coverage for pre-existing conditions and all 10 of the ACA’s essential health benefits, with lower deductibles and broader provider networks than ACA plans.