American Benefits Council: News Room - 2012 Press Release Archive: Council commends CFTC's revision of business conduct standards

NEWS RELEASE

June 12, 2012
PR-12/11
For additional information:
Jason Hammersla
202-289-6700
202-422-4652 (cell)

Priority Employer Concerns: Forthcoming U.S. Supreme Court Decision on Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act

Possible Scenarios Raise Different Issues Requiring Immediate Clarification

WASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. Supreme Court is expected to issue its ruling on the cases related to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) before the current Court Term concludes at the end of June. Accordingly, the American Benefits Council has prepared a document that sets forth a number of issues that need to be addressed by the Executive branch regulatory agencies or Congress following the Court’s action.

Depending on how the Court resolves one of the most central issues under consideration, the individual mandate, numerous issues could arise or will need to be clarified for employer-sponsored health coverage. In particular, if the individual mandate is found unconstitutional and some or all of the remaining portions of the law are struck down, there are many questions for which employer sponsors will need immediate clarity and assurances. The Council’s document outlines the most pressing of these concerns.

To arrange an interview with a member of the Council staff before or after the Court's decision, please contact Jason Hammersla, director of communications, at jhammersla@abcstaff.org, or by phone at (202) 289-6700 (office) or (202) 422-4652 (cell).

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The American Benefits Council is the national trade association for companies concerned about federal legislation and regulations affecting all aspects of the employee benefits system. The Council's members represent the entire spectrum of the private employee benefits community and either sponsor directly or administer retirement and health plans covering more than 100 million Americans.