Payroll option allows employers to pay for employees to go to the exchanges
Is it legal for employers to drop health care coverage and pay for employees to go to the exchanges? One industry expert says yes if you use this payroll option.
Healthcare reform
What happens if ACA subsides are ruled illegal?
The Supreme Court on Wednesday will hear the case of King v. Burwell, with the legality of federal subsidies for ACA exchange enrollment hanging in the balance. If the high court rules that subsides on the federal health care exchange are illegal, consumers would on average see premiums rise 255% but industry analysts say it is unlikely to get to that point.
HHS issues final rule closing ACA minimum value health plan loophole
HHS has issued a final rule saying it will not qualify employer-sponsored health plans that fail to cover inpatient hospitalization as meeting the minimum value health plan standard under the ACA.
Healthcare.gov CEO grilled in Congressional hearing, warned he is damaging debate on ACA
In a Congressional committee hearing Thursday, Kevin Counihan, the CEO of Healthcare.gov, was repeatedly grilled by members of Congress for details on enrollments, tax data and coverage for immigrants, but failed to provide answers to many questions asked.
Congressman calls for delay of health insurance tax
Legislators urge brokers to contact Congress to help shape future policies.
IRS offers guidance on ACA tax on cadillac health plans
The Internal Revenue Service has issued guidance on the potential approaches it may take in the future on proposed regulations for the excise tax on high-cost employer-sponsored health coverage in the Affordable Care Act.
Healthcare.gov CEO: Brokers are integral in post-ACA world
More tools are needed to support brokers as they help consumers navigate the complex health care law, Healthcare.gov CEO Kevin Counihan says.
Obama administration seeks industry input on Cadillac Tax
The IRS and Dept. of Treasury are seeking comments on several issues related to the Cadillac tax, including what constitutes employer-sponsored coverage and different approaches for determining the cost of applicable coverage.
Tech startups help employees navigate health care system
Technology has clearly revolutionized health care from mobile apps that help employees stay fit and eat right to telemedicine that brings operational efficiency to treatment. But perhaps most compelling is the way it is helping elevate the open-enrollment experience in keeping with the intended consumer-friendly spirit of the Affordable Care Act.
Premium reimbursement relief with a catch
The IRS addresses questions on employer payment plans and providing limited transitional relief for small employers who are currently reimbursing employees for individual health insurance premiums.
Treasury delays enforcement of standalone HRA ban
The Treasury Department says it will delay enforcement of an ACA prohibition relating to standalone health reimbursement arrangements until July 1.
Why extending ACA deadline might backfire
Giving people more time to sign up for health coverage could increase costs.
By
John Tozzi
White House: 11.4 million have health coverage under the ACA
Obama touts new enrollment estimates via Facebook video.
Medicaid expansion alternative re-affirmed in Ark.
Former president Bill Clinton once conveyed messages of hope by referring to a small town by the same name, and the place of his birth, in Arkansas. Once again, hope springs eternal in the Natural State this time for preserving and advancing a model that other conservative regions could emulate in crafting a viable political alternative to Medicaid expansion under the Affordable Care Act.
CMS extends ACA enrollment deadline for some
CMS has extended the Feb. 15 ACA open enrollment deadline after technical glitches prevented some individuals from signing up for health care coverage over the weekend.
Millions still uninsured despite qualifying for assistance
Cost of health care, confusion over eligibility cited as top reasons for not seeking health coverage, survey says.
Congress moves to exempt volunteer emergency responders from ACA employer mandate
The Senate and House of Representatives are pushing legislation to exempt volunteer fire fighters and emergency responders from the Affordable Care Acts employer mandate.
Congress moves to exempt volunteer emergency responders from ACA employer mandate
The Senate and House of Representatives are pushing legislation to exempt volunteer fire fighters and emergency responders from the Affordable Care Acts employer mandate.
CIAB summit: Tax code, Cadillac tax reforms needed
Tax issues take center stage during broker organizations legislative summit.
Big business is backing ACA ahead of Supreme Court hearing
The Supreme Court briefs are in, and we can now say that big business backs the Affordable Care Act.
By
Paul Barrett