GOP budget proposals call for a repeal of the ACA
Senate Republicans are also seeking a repeal of the medical device tax.
Healthcare reform
Benefits Think Does another enrollment deadline extension help or hurt the ACA?
Commentary: CMS has issued a special enrollment period for certain individuals to sign up for health care coverage on the exchanges. Blogger Craig Hasday wonders if the administration's leniency is also hurting its credibility.
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Know whos receiving benefits and if they should be
Controlling rising health care costs is crucial for all employers, and conducting regular dependent eligibility audits can help.
CMS officials push for special enrollment awareness
In a last-minute push before a special enrollment begins Sunday, officials from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and Treasury Department Friday wanted to remind consumers to sign up for coverage and avoid noted fees seen in this years tax season.
Proposed changes to SBC concern large employers
Proposed changes to the Affordable Care Acts summary of benefits and coverage and uniform glossary are coming under fire from business groups who say the implementation time frame does not give them enough time to comply with the new requirements.
Healthcare.gov significantly more efficient, says CEO
Year two under the ACA saw improved user experience, more choices for consumers and millions of Americans qualified for subsidies, Kevin Counihan says.
Burwell: Insurance industrys expertise is critical
A strong relationship will lead to a better health care system and more informed consumers, HHS secretary says.
Employees want choice, but generally content with health coverage
The Affordable Care Act does not appear to have seriously eroded employees appetite for and confidence in receiving health benefits from their employer.
Zane Benefits stands behind controversial reimbursement plan approach
Is the end of employer-provided health insurance near? The heads of Zane Benefits say it is and claim a paradigm shift is moving the benefits industry toward defined contribution employer-funded health care, instead.
Your clients want compliance help now more than ever
Advisers need to stay current on technology regulations to help employers, many of which are using multiple IT systems a strategy that could lead to penalties.
A view of King v. Burwell from inside the courtroom
Commentary: The Supreme Court justices were very active in questioning both parties, although the most probing questions were aimed at the plaintiffs plus one often overlooked consequence should the court decide in the plaintiffs' favor.
Delaying SHOP expansion would be detrimental
HSS should extend these plans to employers with fewer than 100 employees as scheduled, Small Business Majority CEO says.
How King v. Burwell could shake out for employers
A Supreme Court decision in favor of the petitioner in King v. Burwell could trigger the end of the employer mandate, legal experts say, but its far from certain how the court will decide.
Advisers play new role during tax season
Health coverage is now part of a tax return, and individuals are seeking advice to ensure they file correctly.
Benefits Think ACA reporting: No rest for the weary HR technologist
Commentary: HR professionals must band together to share how we are handling our ACA reporting responsibilities and to pressure our vendor suppliers for better solutions and continued innovation, says Lockton's Matthew Kaiser.
As SCOTUS hears King v. Burwell, predictions on its outcome
With the Supreme Court set to hear King v. Burwell today, subsidies in the federal health care exchange could be eliminated for millions of enrollees. Leading up to this, Employee Benefit Adviser and Employee Benefit News have covered the story from all angles. Here is a roundup of our coverage in the case.
How King v. Burwell could impact 5 key health care system stakeholders
The Supreme Court today will hear arguments in King v. Burwell, the highly anticipated case challenging the legality of subsidies available for individuals purchasing health insurance on the federal exchange under the Affordable Care Act.
Benefits Think Preparing your clients for the ACAs first tax season
Commentary: As independent health insurance agents, you can help your clients understand how taxes and health insurance intersect, building your credibility as a knowledgeable agent in the process. These guidelines will help you prepare your clients for a smooth tax season.
An in-depth look at King v. Burwell
Supreme Court to hear oral arguments this week in a case challenging the legality of tax credits to purchase health insurance under the ACA.
Benefits Think ACA compliance: February settled the familys business
Commentary: Last month reminded blogger David C. Smith of the last 10 minutes of The Godfather and The Godfather Part II. In the last four weeks, Treasury, Labor and Health and Human Services settled their business in a concerted effort to make clear what would be permitted or prohibited when it came to compliance with the law.
David C. Smith
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