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Health Plan Lawsuit Could Affect Employee Benefits
A lawsuit against the Department of Labor could expand the definition of employees for health plans, potentially reducing benefits. The case involves a marketing company seeking to include app users in its employee health plan.
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KFF Health News
The case was brought by a marketing company that wants to define as employees people who download an app and agree to have their internet activity tracked so they can buy into its employee health plan. Such plans are generally exempt from some state and Affordable Care Act rules.
2026-09-16 09:00 UTC