AHCA: 12 things employers should know
A look at some of the major changes to the Affordable Care Act in the GOP’s new healthcare plan.
Obamacare
Benefits Think 3 aspects of the GOP health plan that demand employers’ attention
The AHCA puts a greater focus on consumerism, and smart companies will need to help employees make more informed decisions about their benefits.
Daniel N. Kuperstein
Corporate Synergies
What the new GOP healthcare bill means for employers
A look at how the proposed American Health Care Act could reshape employee health benefits.
House passes ACA repeal in razor-thin Republican victory
House Republicans mustered just enough votes to pass their health-care bill Thursday, salvaging what at times appeared to be a doomed mission to repeal and partially replace the Affordable Care Act.
Benefits Think Assessing employer shared responsibility penalties
The IRS was unprepared for the 104 million Form 1095-Cs and demands to clarify taxpayer ID matching programs are growing.
Kurt Linsenmayer
Perkins Coie
GOP sets health bill vote Thursday amid doubts about count
The decision comes after several weeks of agonizing over how Republicans would deliver on seven years of promises to repeal the ACA, as well as intense pressure from the White House to hold the vote.
Rep. Kennedy to advisers: Make your voices heard
Speaking at The Big ‘I’ legislative conference in Washington, congressman encourages brokers to stay involved in politics.
Republicans put off ACA repeal vote again
House GOP leaders aren’t ready to hold a vote this week on their stalled healthcare bill, despite intense pressure from the White House to deliver on a long-promised repeal of Obamacare.
GOP leaders weigh Saturday health bill vote amid new support
The new enthusiasm stems from an amendment that would give states the authority to apply for waivers from some of Obamacare’s requirements under certain conditions.
Amendment breathes new life into GOP healthcare bill
Several conservative congressional holdouts on the stalled GOP healthcare bill said they’re ready to sign on after revisions to the measure, potentially giving it a new lease on life.
How 7 NAHU delegations lobbied Congress to preserve employer-sponsored benefits
Delaware, Ohio, Texas and other state associations took to Capitol Hill to emphasize the value of tax-favored status for workplace health insurance.
White House still pressing to hold ACA vote this week
Donald Trump’s administration continues to push for a vote this week in the House to replace the Affordable Care ACt, which the president said on Sunday is “in serious trouble.”
White House, GOP leaders at odds over plans for ACA vote
The Trump White House and congressional Republicans were at odds Thursday over whether to try for another vote on replacing the Affordable Care Act next week.
Young adviser overcomes the ‘inexperience’ stigma
Cory Friedman, VP of Benefits Consulting for GCG Financial, says the greatest challenge for up-and-coming benefit brokers is lack of opportunity
Benefits Think Don’t let GOP health reform uncertainty put clients out of compliance
For now, Affordable Care Act reporting requirements remain in place and it’s the adviser’s duty to keep employers on task.
Michael Weiskirch
Employee Tech
Trump still seeking to pass health bill before tax overhaul
Despite a stalemate in Congress over a plan to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act, President Donald Trump says his efforts on health care are “doing very well” and that he still wants a bill passed before tackling tax reform.
Benefits Think How employers should proceed after the AHCA’s collapse
Although the new healthcare plan flamed out, the impact of its failure could affect executives until the next alternative is offered to replace the ACA.
Alden J. Bianchi
Mintz Levin
What Gorsuch’s Supreme Court confirmation means for employers
Experts predict that the new appointee will generally side with the four other conservative judges who most often favor a pro-business approach.
Benefits Think How employers should proceed after the AHCA’s collapse
Although the new healthcare plan flamed out, the impact of its failure could affect executives until the next alternative is offered to replace the ACA.
Alden J. Bianchi
Mintz Levin
Trump spurs GOP to tweak health bill before leaving town
The White House prodded House Republican leaders to make last-minute tweaks to their ACA replacement bill Thursday aimed at protecting “high-risk” patients before lawmakers leave Washington for their two-week spring break.
