Health insurance

McConnell’s day-old proposal to simply repeal the ACA appears to already be dead as three Republican senators, such as Maine's Susan Collins, say they'll oppose the measure.

Senate Republicans anxiously awaiting a key analysis of their revised health bill have more time to wait, and debate on the controversial measure that had been expected this week.

New data technologies are making it possible for even the smallest employers to fund their own health plans

The latest legislation retains a number of pro-business aspects from the earlier draft, including a delay of the Cadillac tax, removal of employer mandate penalties and expanding and enhancing HSAs.

The bill already has drawn two firm no votes leaving Mitch McConnell no margin for losing GOP support to get the 50 votes he needs as senators await a CBO analysis expected early next week.

Some GOP proposals, such as emphasis on HSAs and association health plans, could help put the industry on a more stable footing.

Senate Republicans’ revised proposal to replace Obamacare would provide an added $70 billion to stabilize insurance exchanges over a decade compared with an earlier version.

Most hope key elements of the healthcare law, including coverage of pre-existing conditions and preventive care services, will remain intact.

Some GOP proposals, such as emphasis on HSAs and association health plans, could help put the industry on a more stable footing.

Talks about a bipartisan fallback are based on the idea that ACA insurance markets have problems and would need to be fixed if the healthcare bill dies.

Staffer in Sen. Bill Cassidy’s office shares updates on a new health reform timeline and why ‘repeal now, replace later’ won’t work.

If ACA repeal efforts result in the provision’s elimination, most large organizations will continue to offer rich coverage, but smaller ones aren’t so sure.

Companies would welcome the elimination of 'costly and time consuming' provisions including the employer mandate, the Cadillac tax and reporting requirements.

As more sectors of the workforce adopt high-deductible plans, employers should ensure employees are aware of income-protecting voluntary benefit choices.

Staffer in Sen. Bill Cassidy’s office shares updates on a new health reform timeline and why ‘repeal now, replace later’ won’t work.

While his comments may encourage conservatives to fall in line with his approach, party moderates may be emboldened to abandon the GOP legislation.

Long-term care insurance is a blind spot for many employers, but neglecting it leaves employees open to huge financial risk, says adviser William Upson.

As more sectors of the workforce adopt high-deductible plans, advisers should ensure employees are aware of income-protecting voluntary benefit choices.

Employers can adopt health reimbursement accounts to start building a self-insurance plan.

Long-term care insurance is a blind spot for most consultants, but neglecting it leaves employees open to huge financial risk, says adviser William Upson.