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REALTOR® Support for Association Health Plans Grows Nationally

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By RISMedia Staff
July 1, 2019
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Over 200 state and local REALTOR® associations from across the country have proclaimed their support for the National Association of REALTORS® effort to protect access to association health plans. Earlier this year, a federal court held that provisions of the Department of Labor’s AHP rule were unlawful, a ruling which is currently being appealed by the Department of Justice. NAR recently filed an amicus brief in support of the DOJ’s appeal as it continues to work to increase and improve health care options for America’s independent contractors.

“We’re encouraged to see so many associations from across the country demonstrate their public support of association health plans,” says NAR President John Smaby. “The DOL’s rule opens the door for REALTORS® to access affordable, high-quality health care options that can be so difficult for independent contractors to find. Moving forward, we’re hopeful that our work alongside these local partners will help secure the health care solutions that our members and their families deserve.”

Over 1.15 million REALTORS® are represented by these 200-plus associations offering their support of AHPs. While some regulatory changes stemming from the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act have benefited REALTORS®, others have led to increased health care costs, leaving many individuals to drop insurance coverage and jeopardize the health, safety and financial stability of their families. Representing one of the best possible solutions to this hurdle, AHPs have proven to generate more affordable and better overall coverage.

To date, over 3,000 REALTORS® and their families have found cost-effective health insurance solutions through the AHPs currently operated by a handful of local REALTOR® associations across the country. Countless additional associations are also exploring AHP options but have been delayed due to uncertainty surrounding federal litigation. The more than 200 associations that have proclaimed their support of AHPs are illustrated here, along with an official, comprehensive list which will be updated as new supporters are added.

“Thanks to this overwhelming, outspoken support of association health plans, the court and opposing states are beginning to recognize how truly valuable the Department of Labor’s rule is to America’s REALTORS® and to independent contractors across the nation,” Smaby continues. “We thank these REALTOR® associations for their support and will continue to do whatever possible to ensure affordable, high-quality options are available to our members and their families.”

For more information, please visit www.nar.realtor.

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