4 things to know about the status of the Better Care Reconciliation Act
Staffer in Sen. Bill Cassidy’s office shares updates on a new health reform timeline and why ‘repeal now, replace later’ won’t work.
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4 things to know about the status of the Better Care Reconciliation Act
Staffer in Sen. Bill Cassidy’s office shares updates on a new health reform timeline and why ‘repeal now, replace later’ won’t work.
McConnell taking a risk with talk of bipartisan healthcare bill
While his comments may encourage conservatives to fall in line with his approach, party moderates may be emboldened to abandon the GOP legislation.
How the private exchange model has become more ‘refined’
First seen as a silver bullet to cut costs, consultants now know the true value of the platform, Willis Towers Watson mid-market exchange head Rob Harkins says.
GOP leaders delay health bill vote until after July 4 recess
The decision to postpone the vote planned for this week follows announcements by at least five Republicans that they’ll vote to block debate on the bill.
Senate GOP health plan said to add billions to stabilize markets
The plan includes $15 billion a year in market-stabilizing funds over the next two years and $10 billion a year in 2020 and 2021, according to a person familiar with the plan.
Anthem, ACA stalwart, pulls out of two more states
Insurer announces its exit from Wisconsin and Indiana on Wednesday, the deadline in many states for U.S. insurers to file their premium rates if they wish to participate in the Affordable Care Act next year.
Senate GOP health bill to break with House on key points
But, as in the House bill, states could receive waivers of some of Obamacare’s consumer protections including provision of 'essential health benefits.'
Oscar seeking approval to sell small business plans in east Los Angeles County next year
The closely held insurer also plans to begin selling plans on the ACA marketplaces in Tennessee in 2018 and expand its offerings in other states where it’s already operating, CEO Mario Schlosser says.
GOP senators said to be open to taxing employer health plans
Move could affect the 177 million workers who receive coverage through their employers.
SHOP plans in jeopardy under AHCA
The tax credit aimed at inspiring entrepreneurs to purchase insurance in the Small Business Health Options Program is slated to go away in the House health reform plan.
SHOP plans in jeopardy under AHCA
The tax credit aimed at inspiring entrepreneurs to purchase insurance in the Small Business Health Options Program is slated to go away in the House health reform plan.
What the new GOP healthcare bill means for employers
A look at how the proposed American Health Care Act could reshape employee health benefits.
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.
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.
Benefits Think CBO estimate of AHCA impact on employer-sponsored benefits is off the mark
The Congressional Budget Office’s assessment that 7 million fewer Americans will have health coverage at work by 2027 ignores other opportunities proposed by the GOP, says CIAB’s Joel Wood.
Joel Wood
The Council of Insurance Agents & Brokers
Benefits Think CBO estimate of AHCA impact on employer-sponsored benefits is off the mark
The Congressional Budget Office’s assessment that 7 million fewer Americans will have health coverage at work by 2027 ignores other opportunities proposed by the GOP, says CIAB’s Joel Wood.
Joel Wood
The Council of Insurance Agents & Brokers
Benefits Think AHCA is a starting point for agent-friendly legislation
There’s more work to do, but the American Health Care Act helps advisers to do their jobs by removing regulatory burdens on employer-sponsored benefits.
Ronnell Nolan
Health Agents for America
Health insurers said to meet with Trump on ACA replacement
Attendees at the Monday meeting will include chief executives of some of the biggest U.S. health insurers, like UnitedHealth Group Inc., Aetna Inc., Cigna Corp., Independence Blue Cross and BlueCross BlueShield of North Carolina.
Dynamic market change creating unique opportunity for advisers
In an opening keynote at EBA’s upcoming Workplace Benefits Renaissance, brokers will learn how to thrive under Trump.
