Healthcare reform

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

The Graham-Cassidy bill removes employer-mandate penalties, maintains the Cadillac tax and includes HSA reforms.

“I cannot in good conscience vote for the Graham-Cassidy proposal," the Arizona senator 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.

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.

Employers need to make sure they are using the new summary of benefits and coverage template and comply with reporting requirements, benefits attorneys warn.

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.

Employers need to make sure they are using the new summary of benefits and coverage template and comply with reporting requirements, benefits attorneys warn.

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.

Rolling back ACA taxes, improving HSAs and modifying the definition of full-time work are among the biggest legislative priorities for organizations this fall.

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.