Health insurance exchanges

NBGH’s Brian Marcotte and National Alliance’s Mike Thompson sound off on the Affordable Care Act, President Trump and getting workers engaged in their healthcare — and how all that affects employer strategy.

Dismantling the ambitious Affordable Care Act will take time as businesses await the fate of HSAs, wellness programs and other employee benefits.

Recommendation tools are not only helping workers choose more appropriate health plans, they are also educating them as to the value of their benefits, says Willis Towers Watson’s Rob Harkins.

Affordable Care Act sign-ups for 2017 coverage rose about 2.3% from the same time last year, as efforts to repeal President Barack Obama’s health care reform begin in Congress.

When looking at the new administration and their plans for ACA, business owners will be considering their role in the new political landscape.

When looking at the new administration and their plans for ACA, business owners will be considering their role in the new political landscape.

From expected changes to the ACA, to the embrace of wellness programs to the launch of new private exchanges, it’s been a busy 12 months.

While employers wait around for impending ACA changes, they would be well-served to provide robust education to employees around benefits basics.

When looking at the new administration and their plans for ACA, business owners will be considering their role in the new political landscape.

With many companies currently conducting open enrollment, numbers are expected to rise come January.