Healthcare plans

Next week could be a key test over whether Republicans have any chance at delivering on their seven years of promises of repealing and replacing the ACA.

The latest plan by Senate Republicans to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act would increase the number of uninsured Americans by 22 million in a decade.

A Republican fallback plan to repeal all of the ACA without a replacement health program would lead to 32 million more people uninsured than under current law.

Workers do not believe that the possible dismantling of Obamacare would have a major impact on them them and their families.

Even with the Republicans’ failed effort, there may be additional opportunities for relief from ACA requirements in the coming months.

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

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.

Association health plan option will create new avenues of coverage, but comes with risks advisers should address with clients.

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

The Affordable Care Act removed a key constraint by making cost-effective healthcare available outside of full-time employment, which gave people many more options around retirement and work.

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.

The Affordable Care Act removed a key constraint by making cost-effective healthcare available outside of full-time employment, which gave people many more options around retirement and work.

With high medical prices causing many workers to contribute less to their 401(k)s, plan sponsors should encourage employees to consolidate savings in their current-employer plan to help them in their post-work years.

Senate Republican leaders plan to unveil a revised version of their healthcare bill later this week after making little progress on winning over party holdouts.

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.