![]() Trump's order begins, "It shall be the policy of the executive branch, to the extent consistent with law, to facilitate the purchase of insurance across State lines and the development and operation of a healthcare system that provides high-quality care at affordable prices for the American people."Īttorney General Maura Healey previously told the News Service she worried about the potential for an executive order on interstate sales that could "open the floodgates and allow a bunch of bad plans to come in and market to our residents here, particularly when we've got some terrific health plans doing business here." ![]() Hurst said association health plans would give small businesses "buying clout" and put them on more even footing with the larger companies they compete against for both customers and employees. "But it certainly is very welcome, because, look, this is how small businesses want to buy their insurance, and frankly, government, whether it's state governments or federal governments, shouldn't be discriminating between business with 50 employees and one with 51," Hurst said. Jon Hurst, president of the retailers of Massachusetts, said the association health plans component of the order came as a surprise. Should have been done a long time ago, and it could have been done a long time ago." Insurance companies will be fighting to get every single person signed up, and you will be hopefully negotiating, negotiating, negotiating, and you'll get such low prices for such great care. "This will create tremendous competition and transformative, in so many ways, change aimed at creating more and lower prices for millions of Americans," Trump said. Rouse your inner explorer, and discover what’s in store at a location near you.As President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday that he said would provide "relief" from the Affordable Care Act, a Massachusetts shop owner stood over his shoulder.ĭave Ratner, the owner of the Springfield-based, seven-store chain Dave's Soda and Pet City and a board member of the Retailers Association of Massachusetts, was among the small business owners and association heads invited to the White House for what Trump called a "historic" announcement.Īmong other initiatives, the order directs Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta to consider ways to expand access to "association health plans" and potentially allow employers to form such groups across state lines, which Trump said would let more small businesses buy affordable and competitive health insurance.Īssociation health plans allow small businesses and individuals to pool together and buy insurance through a group or organization. Our name may have changed, but we continue to set the bar of quality and service established by our founders - with a fresh, friendly perspective. We are your local advantage – the premier supplier for lawn, garden and pet products through every season. Smithland Supply and myAGWAY take pride in this legacy, and our teams continue to exemplify the spirit of those who first explored and shaped New England. Smithland Supply Pet Centers in Massachusetts and Connecticut, formerly known as Dave’s Soda & Pet City, employ the same inventory and staff from its previous incarnation, and generations of customers continue to entrust us with their pets’ health and well-being. Our 12 locations have become the trusted source for customers seeking lawn, garden and pet supplies, along with competitive pricing and expert in-store advice. ![]() ![]() The Smithland Supply and myAGWAY brands are Lawn, Garden, & Pet Centers built on strong foundations, serving our New England neighbors for more than 30 years. We live by this premise, and serve communities that embody this rugged, industrious, and resolute spirit. ![]()
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