Health Care Reform and the Attractions Industry

U.S. Health care reform laws were enacted in March 2010, after nearly a year of legislative debate. Due to controversy and procedural gridlock surrounding the issue, the new law is comprised of two separate pieces of legislation: the Patient Protection & Affordable Care Act and the Reconciliation Act of 2010. There are several provisions that will prove to be challenging for the attractions industry:

Nutritional labeling - The attractions industry is particularly concerned about cards, and other portable food outlets, which have limited surface area for menu labeling.
Seasonal workers under the Employer Responsibility Provisions - Ambiguities in the legislation make it difficult for seasonal businesses like those in the attractions industry to make personnel decisions and long-term labor plans.

Many aspects of the law still need to be clarified through the regulatory process. IAAPA is monitoring the rulemakings and will take action when needed. IAAPA will use this page to update members on rulemakings and other implementation proceedings.

What's New

IAAPA Second Vice Chair Will Morey testifies before House committee on the impact of the PPACA. More information.
Read IAAPA's comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, in response to a proposed rule on Menu Labeling provisions under the PPACA.
IAAPA submits comments on IRS Request for Comments on certain aspects of the Employer Responsibility Provisions.
1099 repeal passes House and Senate, signed by President.
View presentation on Health Care Reform given at Texas Travel Industry Association Unity Dinner (Feb. 2011).
Read IAAPA's comment to the FDA on the proposed menu nutritional labeling regulations.
Read IAAPA's comment to the IRS regarding the proposed small business tax credit regulations.
Read the IRS release on dependent coverage up to age 26.
Interim Final Rule for Grandfathered Plans released. For an FAQ on Grandfathered Plans, click here.

Resources

Patient Protection & Affordable Care Act text

Reconciliation Act of 2010 text

Regulations.gov (view regulatory action and submit comments)

IAAPA's Summary (information on provisions unique to the attractions industry such as seasonal and part time workers)

Archived webinar (Members Only)

U.S. Chamber of Commerce Summary (general, comprehensive information on the law)

IAAPA: In the Queue (blog posts on health care reform, including history and breaking news)

Contact IAAPA