Healthcare

On the final day of open enrollment on the public exchanges, brokers are concerned that the public may think they have more time than they actually do, thanks to last week’s partial extension. EBA checked in with several storefront brokers to discuss concerns like this one as they enter the final 24 hours of enrollment.

The first yearly sign-up period for Obamacare closes today, with early returns suggesting the administration may reach a projection of 7 million enrollees made before the U.S. health exchange struggled at its startup.

President Barack Obama is “picking and choosing” how the 2010 health care law will be implemented and “doesn’t have the flexibility” legally to do so, U.S. Representative Cathy McMorris Rodgers said.

Most Hispanics have a favorable view of the Affordable Care Act, but need more information about it to understand the law and how to enroll in the health insurance exchanges, HolaDoctor, a leading health website for Hispanics, says.

In California, a broker leader believes agents were responsible for as much at 75% of the applications on their exchange.

With Monday’s looming Affordable Care Act open enrollment deadline, a new analysis of Americans in all 50 states and the District of Columbia finds that health care costs are still a top concern.

Republican Representative Mike Rogers of Michigan, who sponsored the MLR bill, is moving on from Congress.

As health care costs these costs gain increasing focus from benefits managers to the C-suite (not to mention Wall St. to Capitol Hill), ROI questions remain at the forefront. The issue is particularly sharp around wellness plans.

Making sure payroll and benefits enrollment are up to par was not a concern back in 1922 when Diamond Parking Service was first established in Seattle, Wash. Diamond Parking turned to well-known industry source known for its ability to automate data processing.

Enrollment hits administration’s revised goal, while Obama calls to thank volunteers, navigators, assisters — but not brokers — for their help