Limited or No State Regulation of Short-Term Limited-Duration Health Plans Linked to Decreases in Timely Cancer Treatment Initiation, New ACS Study Suggests

Newswise — ATLANTA, January 20, 2026 – In 2018, the federal government expanded the coverage duration of short-term limited-duration (STLD) health plans from 3 months to less than 12 months with the option to renew for a total duration of up to 36 months. Some states imposed more stringent regulations than those federally imposed or…