IFEBP > ACA University > The Future of ACA The Future of ACAThe latest on ACA repeal and replace efforts. Learn what it takes to change the law, what’s happened so far, and provisions for plan sponsors. Executive order to minimize burden of ACA issued January 20, 2017ll House bill passed May 4, 2017 Senate rejects 3 bills: Repeal & Replace, Repeal Only and Skinny Repeal July 25-28, 2017 Senate abandons Graham-Cassidy Bill September 26, 2017 2nd executive order and HHS directive issued October 12, 2017 President Trump signs tax bill into law, repealing the individual mandate December 22, 2017 Delays for Cadillac tax, medical device tax and health insurance tax enacted by short-term appropriations bill January 22, 2018 What does it take to change the law? There are many steps to repeal and replace the law. Mapping Out What's Next for Health Care Reform [International Foundation] Legislative Process 101 on Talking Benefits Podcast [International Foundation] What Could President Trump Do Through Executive Order To Dismantle The ACA? [Health Affairs] Possible ACA Repeal? Then What? [International Foundation] Trump + Employee Benefits: Washington Insiders Tell All [International Foundation] The Legislative Process [U.S. Congress] What has happened so far? Congress and Trump administration continue attempts to repeal and replace the law. Second U.S. judge blocks Trump administration birth control rules [Reuters]Judge blocks Trump birth control coverage rules in 13 states [AP News]Judge pauses appeal of ObamaCare ruling, cites government shutdown [The HIll] States Appeal ACA Ruling to Fifth Circuit [Health Leaders Media] Judge grants stay after ruling Affordable Care Act unconstitutional, Obamacare stays in effect [USA Today]Texas judge who struck down ACA to weigh in on transgender health case [NBC News]Texas Judge Strikes Down Obama’s Affordable Care Act as Unconstitutional [New York Times]CMS Releases New 1332 Waiver Concepts: A Summary [Health Affairs] Republicans abandon the fight to repeal and replace Obama’s health care law [Washington Post] Trump Administration Loosens Restrictions On Short-Term Health Plans [Kaiser Health News] Trump Administration Proposal Expands Access to HRAs [Health Leaders Media] New Rule Allows Creation of Association Health Plans That Skirt ACA Regulations, Protections [AJMC] Americans get more ways to avoid Obamacare penalty [Washington Examiner] What now for Plan Sponsors? The Affordable Care Act is still law and employers still must comply with its provisions. The Proposed Expansion of Health Reimbursement Arrangements: Is This a Game Changer for Employers? [Epstein Becker Green] Legal Alert: Texas v. United States decision could impact employer-sponsored health plans [Eversheds Sutherland] ACA Update: Next Steps for Employers [International Foundation] ACA Ruled Unconstitutional – Now What for Employers? [Findley] Yes, Employers Still Need to File Forms 1094 and 1095 [International Foundation] Thought the ACA Individual Mandate Was History? Think Again! [International Foundation]An Employer’s Guide to Proposed Regulations Expanding HRAs [Davis Wright Tremaine] ACA and Play or Pay—IRS Letters 226-J Arrive [International Foundation] Return to Sender . . . Undeliverable 1095-Cs [International Foundation] 8 Questions Employees Are Still Asking About 1095s [International Foundation] Does the Tax Overhaul Impact Employer Health Plans? [HUB International]