It should come as no surprise that the Affordable Care Act has produced a myriad of opinions from consumers to their employers to those in government. But what would happen …
May 2016
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Affordable Care ActHealth Insurance MarketplaceRegulations
The Health Insurance Marketplace Sent You A Notice, Now What?
by Robert Sheenby Robert SheenThis tax year, employers may notice an uptick in documents mailed, due largely to the Affordable Care Act. From tax forms to other notices, much of this paperwork is difficult …
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Affordable Care ActHealth Care Coverage
The Affordable Care Act Shows Big Wins For Kids
by Robert Sheenby Robert SheenOf all the good theAffordable Care Act has done in the way of widespread health care, a recent report shows that our children have benefitted more than most. United Press …
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Affordable Care ActLegislation
The GOP Wins ACA Funding Dispute, But Perhaps Not For Long
by Robert Sheenby Robert SheenOn Thursday (May 12), a federal court judge ruled against the White House’s favor, with regard to an allocation of funds spent with the ACA’s subsidy program. This program was …
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Health Care CoverageRegulations
The IRS Reveals Projected Inflation Figures For 2017
by Robert Sheenby Robert SheenIn the recently released Rev. Proc. 2016-28, the IRS as identified inflation adjustments to Health Savings Accounts (HSA) for the upcoming 2017 calendar year. Those affected figures include primarily deductions …
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Affordable Care ActHealth Care Coverage
Cutting Hours To Avoid Health Care Coverage Brings Dave & Busters Under Legal Scrutiny
by Robert Sheenby Robert SheenA class-action lawsuit has been filed outside of federal courts in New York against restaurant and gaming chain Dave & Busters. The reason? Cutting employees’ hours to duck mandatory health …
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Affordable Care ActTax Filings
IRS Shares Success Of Premium Tax Credit Calculations For 2015
by Robert Sheenby Robert SheenThe 2015 tax year was a transitional one in the world of health care as the Affordable Care Act modified several procedures in the way of filing for health care …
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Affordable Care ActCovered California
California Exercises The Power Of Persuasion With Premiums
by Robert Sheenby Robert SheenWhile the Affordable Care Act’s Health Insurance Marketplace provides great options for those in pursuit of health care, the ability to negotiate premiums is a missing key component. However, thanks …
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Affordable Care ActTax Filings
IRS Electronic Filing: It’s Not As Simple As You Think
by Robert Sheenby Robert SheenFor many employers, the 2015 tax season included new health care documentation under the Affordable Care Act with regard to employees. Forms such as 1094-C and 1095-C apply directly to …
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ACA ComplianceAffordable Care ActPenalties
ACA Penalties To Hit $228 Billion
by Robert Sheenby Robert Sheen2015 marked the first year where the Affordable Care Act was arguably set into clear motion, as new policies and mandates from employer to employee and covering others were just …
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Affordable Care ActHealth Care CoverageLawsuitsRegulations
The ACA: A Gift And A Curse For Uber
by Robert Sheenby Robert SheenIn the often-oversimplified world of contractor-based employment, the Affordable Care Act is a blessing in disguise: “employees” can readily obtain health care with the financial burden falling off the “employer.” …
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ACA ComplianceAffordable Care Act
The DO’s and DON’Ts Of ACA Compliance
by Robert Sheenby Robert SheenThe Affordable Care Act (ACA) has undoubtedly affected most companies and their move toward organization to address the ACA. Although more businesses may become familiar to the mandates proposed by …
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Health Care CoveragePolls/Surveys
High Deductibles Don’t Promote Price Shopping
by Robert Sheenby Robert SheenWill consumers make more cost-effective choices of health services and doctors if they are spending their own money? Common sense suggests they would, but researchers have found that consumers don’t …
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Affordable Care ActHealth Care CoverageRegulations
Is Individual Shared Responsibility Your Responsibility?
by Robert Sheenby Robert SheenSince the implementation of the Affordable Care Act, the goal in mind is to ensure that every American has received or has been given access to adequate health coverage. While …
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Health Care CoverageTax Filings
Health Coverage Information Returns: A Key Date Calendar
by Robert Sheenby Robert SheenWhile many if not most of the 2015 tax season deadlines have already passed, some information-filing deadlines are steadily approaching. Some have been already been extended, including the deadline for …
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Affordable Care ActHealth Insurance Marketplace
How Would A Withdrawal from the ACA Marketplaces by United Healthcare Affect Us In 2017?
by Robert Sheenby Robert SheenThe Affordable Care Act is not entirely a fan favorite among some health care providers, at least as far as UnitedHealth Group is concerned. In a report released by the …
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Affordable Care ActHealth Care CoverageMedicaid/Medicare
Health Crisis Likely in Miami-Dade
by Robert Sheenby Robert SheenAccess to health care is more than just ordinary preventative care and occasional treatment: it’s also preventing a health crisis. As Florida’s Miami-Dade County sees large numbers of its residents …
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Affordable Care ActIRS
Quick Update: Understanding Revenue Procedure 2016-24
by Robert Sheenby Robert SheenIn the April 18th edition of the Internal Revenue Bulletin, you will find “Revenue Procedure 2016-24,” a term that applies directly to annual health care percentage modifications under the Affordable …