Broker organizations focused on protecting employer-sponsored healthcare system
In the wake of the GOP’s latest failure to pass health reform, Big ‘I,’ NAIFA, NAHU and others target repeal of Cadillac tax, increasing use of HSAs.
Healthcare reform
Benefits Think Can states actually reform the healthcare market?
GOP still focused on block grants, but Benefit Advisors Network’s Perry Braun doubts local stakeholders will have the power needed to bring meaningful change to the delivery system.
Broker organizations focused on protecting employer-sponsored healthcare system
In the wake of the GOP’s latest failure to pass health reform, Big ‘I,’ NAIFA, NAHU and others target repeal of Cadillac tax, increasing use of HSAs.
Employer groups call for repeal of ‘harmful’ ACA taxes
The ERISA Industry Committee and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce want the Cadillac and Health Insurance taxes eliminated, citing the impact of premium increases for 2018.
Benefits Think Can states actually reform the healthcare market?
GOP still focused on block grants, but Benefit Advisors Network’s Perry Braun doubts local stakeholders will have the power needed to bring meaningful change to the delivery system.
Employer groups call for repeal of ‘harmful’ ACA taxes
The ERISA Industry Committee and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce want the Cadillac and Health Insurance taxes eliminated, citing the impact of premium increases for 2018.
Benefits Think Graham-Cassidy fails: Overwhelming partisanship obstructs health reform efforts
With the latest bill dead, there are several common-sense fixes to the ACA advisers can promote that a two-party effort could implement, says adviser David C. Smith.
David C. Smith
Ebenconcepts
Brokers design health plans to weather health reform uncertainty
The Graham-Cassidy bill may be dead in this latest round of ACA repeal and replace efforts, but proactive advisers have been preparing their clients since Trump took office to be in compliance with any future modifications.
Senate GOP kills healthcare bill
Senate Republicans gave up on their last-ditch proposal to repeal the ACA Tuesday as opposition in their own ranks ended months of fruitless efforts to gut it.
Benefits Think Graham-Cassidy fails: Overwhelming partisanship obstructs health reform efforts
With the latest bill dead, there are several common-sense fixes to the ACA advisers can promote that a two-party effort could implement, says adviser David C. Smith.
David C. Smith
Ebenconcepts
What employers need to know about the healthcare fight in Congress
The Graham-Cassidy bill removes employer-mandate penalties, maintains the Cadillac tax and includes HSA reforms.
McCain to oppose ACA repeal, possibly dooming GOP effort
“I cannot in good conscience vote for the Graham-Cassidy proposal," the Arizona senator says.
At least 21M lose coverage in GOP bill, think tank says
The Brookings estimate is the first look at what the bill would mean for millions of people covered under ACA by Medicaid or private plans.
What employers need to know about the healthcare fight in Congress
Senator John McCain said Friday he wouldn’t support the Graham-Cassidy proposal. The measure, however, includes much that employer groups like, including removal of employer-mandate penalties and HSA reforms.
ACA compliance still important as lawmakers continue repeal push
Employers need to make sure they are using the new summary of benefits and coverage template and comply with reporting requirements, benefits attorneys warn.
Senate GOP has 12 days to repeal the ACA and no room for error
They need to act by Sept. 30 to use a fast-track procedure that prevents Democrats from blocking it, but the deadline doesn’t leave enough time to get a full analysis of the bill’s effects from the Congressional Budget Office.
ACA compliance still important as lawmakers continue repeal push
Employers need to make sure they are using the new summary of benefits and coverage template and comply with reporting requirements, benefits attorneys warn.
Senate Republicans push last-gasp Obamacare repeal amid hurdles
GOP is making one last desperate push to repeal the ACA but faces significant challenges to get it done before a final deadline at the end of the month.
Employer groups targeting a number of healthcare reforms in Congress
Rolling back ACA taxes, improving HSAs and modifying the definition of full-time work are among the biggest legislative priorities for organizations this fall.
Trump says he applauds last-ditch ACA repeal proposal
The president let Republican senators working on an eleventh-hour effort to repeal the Affordable Care Act know he is rooting for them, without explicitly supporting the legislation.
