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As of Friday, June 9, “impartial conduct standards” in the rule will take effect. The rule transitions to full applicability on Jan. 1, 2018.

This week, the Big “I” submitted testimony to a full committee hearing which examined the NFIP and several legislative proposals aimed at reforming the program.

Today, Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives released six discussion draft bills and accompanying summaries.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services plans to streamline and simplify the Affordable Care Act enrollment process for consumers who sign up for individual market coverage using HealthCare.gov.

This week, U.S. Department of Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta announced that the agency will not further delay the fiduciary rule ahead of the first June 9 effective date.

President Trump’s proposed FY2018 budget calls for about $28 billion in cuts to the Federal Crop Insurance Program over the 2018-2027 period.

The proposed plan would affect the Small Business Health Options Program starting in 2018. It would not impact employers in states that don’t use HealthCare.gov to sign employees up in the SHOP marketplaces.

Last week, Big “I” members from all 50 states headed to Washington, D.C. for the biggest, most effective industry gathering: the annual Big “I” Legislative Conference.

During last week’s Legislative Conference, Rep. Walden (R-Oregon) said he believes the Affordable Care Act is causing a crisis—and that states should be empowered to make decisions that best serve their residents.

A new summary of proposed flood insurance reform legislation includes a provision that would cap compensation for WYOs at 25%.