Small-group health plans face benefits shakeup as CMS targets state mandates

By Allison Bell

News March 16, 2026 at 02:41 PM

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CMS is developing the rules for ACA-compatible coverage for 2027 and later years now.
One proposal could push states to eliminate any state benefit mandates imposed after 2011.
NAIC leaders want CMS to apply the rule only to new benefits mandates.

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