26.11.2017 03.24 CST

Allegations about a fraudulent multiple employer plan raises concerns about the Trump Administration efforts to increase availability of similar plans.

A Sheep in Black Wolf’s Clothing: A Cautionary Tale

A Sheep in Black Wolf’s Clothing: A Cautionary Tale

The Department of Labor has shut down a multiple employer welfare association (MEWA) plan that allegedly pocketed health insurance premiums and left tens of millions in unpaid claims. There are some important lessons to be learned.

The U.S. Department of Labor has taken legal action against a multiple employer welfare association (MEWA) plan, alleging the MEWA organizers fraudulently pocketed tens of millions of dollars, while leaving claims unpaid. There are some important lessons to be learned as the Trump Administration’s seeks to increase the use of similarly structured Association Health Plans (AHPs).