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U.S. Agencies Revise Short-Term Insurance Definitions, Delay Enforcement

8/10/2025

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On August 7, the U.S. Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Treasury revealed plans to reassess the definitions of short-term, limited-duration insurance. In the interim, enforcement against insurers not meeting compliance will take a backseat, while HHS encourages states to embrace this strategy, allowing flexibility in definitions without penalties.

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Story summary

On August 7, the U.S. Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Treasury revealed plans to reassess the definitions of short-term, limited-duration insurance. In the interim, enforcement against insurers not meeting compliance will take a backseat, while HHS encourages states to embrace this strategy, allowing flexibility in definitions without penalties.