Employers split on impact of ACA repeal
Companies are taking a wait-and-see approach, the same one they took when the Affordable Care Act was passed in 2010.
Health insurance
GOP tells NAHU healthcare fix will take years
A full replacement of the Affordable Care Act will take up to six years, lawmakers say at Association’s Capitol Conference in Washington.
GOP tells NAHU healthcare fix will take years
ACA replacement needs time to be done right, lawmakers say at Association’s Capitol Conference in Washington.
Private Benefit Exchange Index ready to rise
The PBE Index is unchanged from last month, but operators expect to report increased numbers next month after they’ve tallied the results of the year-end open enrollment period.
Lack of education holds back critical illness insurance enrollment
Employees don’t always understand the benefits of supplemental medical coverage.
Trump administration releases ACA stabilization rules
The Trump administration on Wednesday released proposed regulations that would stabilize the ACA’s markets.
Benefits Think 9 questions for the Trumpcare architects
From what will happen with cost containment provisions to addressing employer requirements, BAN’s Perry Braun is looking for answers.
Complex health plan options overwhelm employees
American workers are often unprepared to take an active role in their healthcare decisions.
Uncertainty complicates addressing mental health issues
A new study finds that while employers offer these benefits, many don’t understand the scope in their workforce.
Benefits Think 9 questions for the Trumpcare architects
From what will happen with cost containment provisions to addressing employer requirements, BAN’s Perry Braun is looking for answers.
Lack of education holds back greater enrollment of Critical Illness insurance
Advisers say client employees don't always understand the benefits of supplemental medical coverage
Private Benefit Exchange Index ready to rise
The PBE Index is unchanged from last month, but operators expect to report increased numbers next month after they’ve tallied the results of the year-end open enrollment period.
Complex health plan options overwhelm employees
American workers are often unprepared to take an active role in their healthcare decisions.
What Price’s appointment means for employers
Benefits industry experts are urging the new Health and Human Services secretary not to repeal the Affordable Care Act without a definitive plan for what will replace it.
Benefits Think Why employers might want to rethink HDHPs
High-deductible health plans may cut plan-sponsor costs, but covered employees are balking at spending their money on tests and other care they need.
Mark Stadler
BridgeHealth
Senate confirms Price as HHS Secretary as ACA fight nears
The vote was 52-47, making Price the most contentious nominee for the position since at least President Jimmy Carter’s administration.
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Anna Edney
Benefit groups call for suspension of health plan reporting requirements
The American Benefits Council and the National Coalition on Benefits is urging the White House to eliminate reporting provisions under the ACA.
Benefits Think When open enrollment ends, what should employers do next?
Continuing to educate and communicate with employees throughout the year can help control the overwhelming feeling of making benefit selections in the future. Here’s how employers can do it.
Begonya Klumb
UMB Healthcare Services
Employees must be urged to fill their benefit gaps
As the options of employer-sponsored plans contract, advisers must remain competitive to capture clients.
Benefit groups call for suspension of health plan reporting requirements
The American Benefits Council and the National Coalition on Benefits is urging the White House to eliminate reporting provisions under the ACA.
