Does out-of-pocket delay actually apply to you?
A recent delay on out-of-pocket spending could be complicated for those who think they have a single-vendor system, should their health care provider and pharmacy be considered separate internally.
Healthcare reform
House Republican lawmakers to review Obamacare navigators
Supporters of the U.S. health care overhaul are criticizing a House panels scrutiny of nonprofit groups set to help enroll people in new insurance plans, saying its part of a Republican effort to impede the law.
By
Alex Wayne
Colorados data tangle shows strain for ‘Obamacare’ targets
With 33 days and counting until online health insurance exchanges must open for business, states are racing to fine-tune computer systems, educate consumers and manage expectations.
Employees say companies have yet to communicate benefit changes
Only 9% of companies, meanwhile, indicate they are very prepared to implement required changes to their business based on the health care reform law at this time.
Study finds ACA, exchanges wont displace employer-sponsored health coverage
Concerns that the Affordable Care Act may be driving some employers to drop health insurance coverage for their workforce may be overblown, a study by Towers Watson released this week found.
State Laws Hinder Obamacare Effort to Enroll Uninsured
Although President Obama has set aside $67 million to make it easier to enroll in his health care overhaul, laws pushed by Republicans in 12 states may keep that from actually happening.
More on the Oct. 1 ACA notices: Who has to provide them
In response to Monday's legal reminder about the Oct. 1 ACA employee communications, were bringing you more information on the requirements.
More on the Oct. 1 ACA notices: Who has to provide them
In response to last weeks legal reminder about the Oct. 1 ACA employee communications, were bringing you more information on the requirements.
A brokers new job under the ACA
Just what is the role of an employee benefits broker in the aftermath of the Affordable Care Act?
By
Dan Meylan
Its not just the ACA that requires compliance
The ACA may be experiencing delays, but HITECH and other enforcement continues on schedule with more auditors on the clock.
Disclosure requirements under ERISA are a costly proposition
Craig Davidson on how disclosure requirements under ERISA are a costly proposition.
EBAs 2013 Adviser of the Year is Jennifer Eilers
Jennifer Eilers is Employee Benefit Advisers 2013 adviser of the year. She excels at both long-term strategic planning and in-person client communication.
Push for 40-hour health care threshold will take work
Employer mandate delay puts pressure on Congress.
UPDATE: Brokers lower premiums and increase health coverage, study finds
New research out of the University of Minnesota analyzes employer data and the NAHU database to find a correlation between small businesses health coverage and costs and the number of brokers in a given area of the U.S.
Study: Navigators least likely sources of health insurance guidance
A new national survey raises questions about how readily consumers will turn to these groups for help on health coverage.
Aflac launches health reform website for employers
Responding to U.S. employers concerns about health care reform, Aflac has launched a new website to bring them up to speed.
Tea party finding it harder to get attention on ACA
During Congresss August break in 2009, the Tea Party helped demonstrate public anger towards the presidents health care legislation, but what has been there impact so far this August?
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James Rowley
ACA success hinges on combating misinformation
The U.S. government needs to offset misinformation about the health care law being circulated in states led by Republican governors, according to the Obama administration official responsible for implementation.
By
Alex Wayne
Hospitals may absorb risk of insurers debtor patients
Less than two months before health exchanges open to the public, hospitals are asking to change a part of the Affordable Care Act that leaves them at financial risk for patients who fall behind on their insurance premiums.
Towers Watson signs agreement with CMS for federal exchanges
Towers Watson has signed a web broker entity agreement with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, which supervises the health insurance exchange operated by the federal government in 36 states.