One in 10 nonprofit organizations that have more than 1,000 employees have asked for an “accommodation” to the Affordable Care Act’s requirement that health plans include coverage for contraception. Federal …
November 2015
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With recent governors’ elections in Kentucky and Louisiana refocusing attention on state Medicaid expansion decisions, the Kaiser Family Foundation has published an overview of the waivers obtained by six states, …
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The Healthcare.gov online marketplace was used by 567,822 consumers to select insurance plans during the third week of open enrollment, according to the “weekly snapshot report” issued by the The …
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Health Insurance Marketplace
CMS Proposes Improvements for 2017 Marketplace
by Robert Sheenby Robert SheenThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued proposals for companies that will participate in the Health Insurance Marketplaces in 2017 that are aimed at improving the consumer experience, …
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Health Care CoverageHealth Insurance Marketplace
Five Facts about Deductibles
by Robert Sheenby Robert SheenConsumers who shop for coverage at HealthCare. gov have a variety of plans from which to choose, allowing them to find a plan that meets their health needs and budget. …
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Affordable Care ActHealth Care Coverage
Week 2 Plan Selections Top 500,000
by Robert Sheenby Robert SheenThe Healthcare.gov online marketplace was used by 534,778 consumers to select insurance plans during the second week of open enrollment, according to the “weekly snapshot report” issued by the Department …
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The IRS is providing information to help companies understand the requirements for electronic filing information related to the Affordable Care Act. Information and transmittals can be electronically filed through the Information …
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Affordable Care ActRegulations
Final Regulations Issued for ACA Market Reforms
by Robert Sheenby Robert SheenIn a 379-page document, the , the Labor Department and the Department and Human Services jointly issued finalized regulations on half a dozen topics related to the Act. The regulations …
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Most primary care doctors report that the Affordable Care Act has caused no change in their ability to provide quality care, although like the general population their opinions about the …
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Affordable Care ActDepartment and Human Services (HHS)
HHS Will Test Bundled Fee for Joint Replacements
by Robert Sheenby Robert SheenA unit the Department and Human Services (HHS) will test bundled and quality for hip and knee replacement, beginning April 1, 2016. The test is aimed at encouraging hospitals, physicians …
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Affordable Care ActHealth Care Coverage
Millions Use Healthcare.gov in Week 1
by Robert Sheenby Robert SheenAlmost 3.2 million consumers used the website during the first open for Act , the Department and Human Services announced in its initial weekly “snapshot” report for the current . …
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Affordable Care ActApplicable Large Employer (ALE)
IRS Posts Information for Large Employers
by Robert Sheenby Robert SheenThe Internal Revenue Services has added a page to its website which centralizes information to help “applicable large employers” comply with provisions of the Affordable Care Act. An applicable large …
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Affordable Care ActLegislationRegulations
Contraception Back Before Supreme Court
by Robert Sheenby Robert SheenAt the request the Obama administration, the Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case centered on religious freedom and access to contraception under the Act. The court will hear …
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Affordable Care ActHealth Care CoverageLegislationRegulations
Tax Considerations During Open Enrollment
by Robert Sheenby Robert SheenThe is alerting consumers to three matters they should consider while purchasing or renewing via an online . When a consumer applies for assistance to help pay the premiums for …
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Affordable Care ActHealth Care CoverageRegulations
Mid-Size Companies Must Offer Coverage in 2016
by Robert Sheenby Robert SheenEmployers with 50 to 99 full-time workers, or full-time equivalents, will be required to offer Affordable Care Act-compliant health insurance in 2016. Companies with 100 or more employees (or FTEs), …
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Affordable Care ActLegislationRegulations
ACA Automatic Enrollment Repealed
by Robert Sheenby Robert SheenThe “automatic enrollment” provision of the Affordable Care Act, never enforced, has been repealed under the budget deal hammered out between Congress and the White House and signed into law …
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Health Care CoverageHealth Insurance Marketplace
Premiums For Key Plans Up An Average Of 7.5%
by Robert Sheenby Robert SheenPremiums will increase an average 7.5% for the second-lowest- silver insurance plans offered next year in the 37 states where the federal government operates marketplaces, according to a Kaiser Foundation …
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Health Care CoveragePrescription Drugs
Prescription Drug Costs Are Top Issue For Public
by Robert Sheenby Robert SheenWith presidential candidates in both parties proposing changes to the nation’s health care system, most consumers are much more interested in the cost of prescription drugs, according to a poll …