Executive Order 13813
Executive Order 13813
Executive Order 13813 (pronounced as: ex-eh-cu-tive or-der one-three-eight-one-three) is a directive issued by the President of the United States that manages operations of the federal government. The legal or constitutional authority for executive orders is derived from the Article Two, Section One of the Constitution which vests the "executive power" in the President.
Etymology
The term "Executive Order" is derived from the power vested in the executive branch of the government, specifically the President. The number "13813" is a sequential number assigned to the order for identification and reference.
Related Terms
- Executive Order: A directive issued by the President of the United States that manages operations of the federal government.
- President of the United States: The head of state and head of government of the United States of America.
- Federal Government: The national government of the United States, a federal republic in North America, composed of 50 states, a federal district, five major self-governing territories and several island possessions.
- Constitution: The supreme law of the United States of America.
Overview
Executive Order 13813 was signed by President Donald Trump on October 12, 2017. The order's full title is "Promoting Healthcare Choice and Competition Across the United States." It seeks to improve access, increase choices and lower costs for healthcare.
The order directs the Secretary of Labor to consider expanding access to Association Health Plans (AHPs), which could potentially allow American employers to form groups across state lines. The order also directs the Departments of the Treasury, Labor, and Health and Human Services to consider expanding coverage through low cost short-term limited duration insurance (STLDI).
See Also
- List of executive orders by Donald Trump
- Healthcare in the United States
- Association Health Plans
- Short-term limited duration insurance
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Executive Order 13813
- Wikipedia's article - Executive Order 13813
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