ORCA members are manufacturers, retailers, distributors and service-providers associated with hiking, climbing, backpacking, kayaking, canoeing, backcountry skiing and other active, outdoor recreation activities.
ORCA members are employers.
Many are also participants in outdoor recreation activities. This letter constitutes ORCA's official comments regarding the Interim Final Rules for Nondiscrimination in Health Coverage in the Group Market. We agree with the American Motorcycle Association and the 55 members of Congress, led by Representative Mark Green, that the Source of Injury Exclusions should be amended. Injuries caused while participating in legal recreation activities should not be allowed exclusions in group health care plans. In fact, the activities promoted by our industry can reduce health care costs by encouraging physical activities which increase overall health.