HBI’s J.P. Wieske Testifies on CT Single Payer Bill
On March 6, 2025, HBI Executive Director J.P. Wieske testified in front of the Connecticut House of Representatives Committee on Human Services on House Bill 7101.
HBI Calls on the Tri-Agencies to Place Consumers First with STLDI, Excepted Benefits Comment Letter
The Health Benefits Institute submitted comments today in response to the proposed rule entitled Short-Term, Limited-Duration Insurance; Independent, Noncoordinated Excepted Benefits Coverage; Level-Funded Plan Arrangements; and Tax Treatment of Certain Accident and Health Insurance, issued by the Department of the Treasury, the Department of Labor, and the Department of Health and Human Services (the Departments).
HBI Weighs in on NAIC Improper Marketing Efforts
The Health Benefits Institute submitted comments today in response to the NAIC Improper Marketing Committee’s request for comments on the proposed amendments to Model 880, the Unfair Trade Practices Act.
HBI Comments on Virginia Insurance Rulemaking
On September 30th, 2022, HBI submitted comments in response to Virginia’s proposed INS-2022-00073 rule dealing with excepted benefits, student health, and other products.
HBI Executive Director Testifies at Connecticut Insurance Department Hearing
HBI Executive Director J.P. Wieske testified Monday at the Connecticut Insurance Department Rate Hearing. Read his full testimony below.
Fixing the “Family Glitch” Should Not Create New Problems
The Council for Affordable Health Coverage (CAHC) and the Health Benefits Institute (HBI) submitted joint comments to the Internal Revenue Service as it considers solutions to the so-called “family glitch.”
Affordable Care Act (ACA) Exchange Report Card: Exchanges Make Progress, More Work Needed to Improve Consumer Experience
Coinciding with the beginning of the 2022 ACA open enrollment period, HBI joined sister coalition the Council for Affordable Health Coverage (CAHC) releasing its 4th annual report grading the performance of online options for enrollment that consumers can access.
HBI Comments on Public Option RFI
HBI submitted comments today in response to a request for information (RFI) from Chairman Pallone (D-NJ) of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce and Chairwoman Murray (D-WA) of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions relating to the implementation of a public option.