Broker Regulation

Though the federal government pays the monthly premium for qualified low-income consumers on an ACA plan, the policies often come with copayments, deductibles, and other out-of-pocket costs.

Making it easier for eligible people to enroll in and maintain Medicaid coverage also may help close coverage gaps for people of color.

AHA led by underscoring the industry's positive responses to the transparency demands.

"Looking ahead to 2024, it seems likely that employers will be challenged to absorb higher health care cost increases," said Beth Umland, director of health research for Mercer.

The whistleblower, Amy Vermillion, "brought a case [the government] never would have known about, [and the defendants] would have continued the fraud if it wasn't for her bringing this forward," said her lawyer, Mike Bothwell.

As many as 10 million Americans could face higher out-of-pocket costs if a district court decision is upheld on appeal, a KFF report found.