A federal district court judge has blocked another Trump administration effort to undermine Obamacare
Judge John Bates of the US District Court in the District of Columbia rejected a Labor Department rule that made it easier for small businesses and some self-employed folks to band together based on their industry or location and buy health insurance. The rule, finalized last June, stems from an executive order President Donald Trump issued in the fall of 2017 after congressional efforts to repeal Obamacare fell apart.
"Indeed, as the President directed, and the Secretary of Labor confirmed, the final rule was designed to expand access to AHPs in order to avoid the most stringent requirements of the ACA."The Labor Department referred a request for comment to the Justice Department, which said it disagrees with the court ruling and is considering"all available options.
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