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HB 6148

AN ACT ALLOWING NONPROFITS TO PARTICIPATE IN ASSOCIATION HEALTH PLANS.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Raghib Allie-Brennan

Bill expands Connecticut association health plan eligibility to nonprofits, potentially lowering employee insurance costs but raising state regulatory oversight concerns.

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Bill Summary · HB 6148

Legislative bill overview

HB 6148 would permit nonprofit organizations to participate in Association Health Plans (AHPs), which are group health insurance arrangements typically available to businesses and trade associations. Currently, Connecticut law appears to restrict AHP participation to for-profit entities. This bill would expand eligibility to include qualifying nonprofit organizations seeking to provide health coverage to their employees or members.

Why is this important

Nonprofits often struggle with healthcare costs for their workforce, which can be 15-25% higher than for-profit small businesses due to less favorable insurance group rates. Allowing nonprofits to band together through AHPs could provide access to lower premiums through collective bargaining power, potentially making it easier for nonprofits to attract and retain talent. This affects thousands of Connecticut nonprofits in healthcare, social services, education, and other sectors.

Potential points of contention

  • Regulatory oversight concerns: AHPs operate under federal ERISA rules with less state insurance regulation; expanding them could reduce consumer protections and state oversight of premium rates and coverage standards
  • Risk pooling and adverse selection: Adding nonprofits with different risk profiles could destabilize existing AHP pools or create separate high-risk pools that actually increase costs for participating nonprofits
  • Market competition impact: If AHPs offer significantly lower rates, they could drain healthier employees from traditional small group markets, leaving remaining insureds with higher premiums and reduced insurer competition

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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