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Individual Insurance Market Up 46%
The nation’s individual insurance market grew 46% to 15.5 million people in the first year that plans could be purchased through Affordable Care Act marketplaces, according to a study by Read MoreCalifornia Doctors Support ACA
Researchers at UCLA found that about 59% primary care and specialty physicians in California support the Affordable Care Act, and 61% believe the law will either help their practice or Read MoreRegulator Calls Rate Hikes ‘Unjustified’
California Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones said Anthem Blue Cross failed to justify premium increases averaging 8.7% on individual health insurance policies grandfathered under Affordable Care Act rules. According to the Read MorePlanning for ‘Cadillac Plan’ Taxes
Because of the Affordable Care Act, employers may face a 40% excise that tax on health insurance plans that provide “excess” benefits – commonly known as “Cadillac” plans. Employers should Read MoreMany Employers Are Covering Part-Time Workers
Many large and mid-size companies are extending health insurance coverage beyond their full-time workers to include part-timers in their plans, according to a study by the ADP Research Institute. About Read More
Opinion on ACA Remains Closely Divided
A poll tracking Americans’ views the Affordable Care Act shows public opinion holding steady and closely divided, with 43% expressing a favorable view and 42% with an unfavorable view. The Read MoreNew Privacy Rules For Employer Wellness Programs
who include wellness programs as their will get guidance the privacy rights participating employees in new rules proposed by the US Equal Employment Opportunities Commission (EEOC). The proposed rules, published Read More
“Doc Fix” Made Permanent
The Senate and House approved a permanent repeal to a widely disliked formula used to pay doctors for services, and President Obama has indicated he will sign the bill. This Read More
Minorities More Affected By Medicaid Gap
Low-income Black and Hispanic Americans are much more likely than Whites to be affected by a “ gap” in the 22 states that have not expanded Medicaid, declining funds for Read MoreCourt Blocks Missouri Rule on ACA Advisors
The The US Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit has barred Missouri from enforcing a law that would have required anyone giving advice about the Affordable Care Act to Read More