In This Issue:

Implementation of the Affordable Care Act; Other HHS and Federal Regulatory Initiatives; Other Congressional and State Initiatives; and Hearings and Mark-Ups Scheduled.

Excerpt from Implementation of the Affordable Care Act -

HHS Addresses Coverage Gap: To address fears of coverage gaps for individuals seeking health insurance, the Administration released an interim final rule with several strategies to address coverage gaps that may occur on January 1st. Individuals will have until December 23rd to enroll and until December 31st to pay their premium for coverage beginning the next day.