November 1, 2015 – Open Enrollment begins. Individuals can apply for, drop, keep or change their Insurance plans. December 15, 2015 – Individuals must enroll by this date if they …
Health Care Coverage
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The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued a reminder that all employers that provide self-insured health coverage, must file an annual return reporting certain information for each employee they cover. If …
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After two years of debate and months of closed-door negotiations, Utah’s Republican governor and state legislature have agreed on a deal to expand Medicaid in that state, covering about 126,000 …
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Affordable Care ActLegislationRegulations
ACA Offers Help For Informal Caregivers
by Robert Sheenby Robert SheenMillions of Americans who provide unpaid care for ill, disabled or aged family members or friends can now get help through the Affordable Care Act for their own physical and …
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Affordable Care ActHealth Care CoverageMedicaid
Alaska’s Governor Acts to Expand Medicaid
by Robert Sheenby Robert SheenAlaska’s Gov. Bill Walker moved to expand Medicaid, saying he will ask the administration to offer Medicaid coverage to all qualifying residents of the state. Noting that Alaska’s legislature had …
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Affordable Care ActHealth Care Coverage
Enrollments Alone Don’t Lead to Better Health
by Robert Sheenby Robert SheenDespite the Affordable Care Act’s success in getting 16 million more Americans enrolled in health insurance programs, major hurdles still keep consumers from understanding their coverage, finding a doctor and …
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The Internal Revenue Service issued revised regulations regarding the Summary of Benefits and Coverage (SBC) that must be provided to those covered by health insurance plans. The SBC is intended …
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Affordable Care ActApplicable Large Employer (ALE)IRS
IRS Explains Definition of ‘Large Employer’
by Robert Sheenby Robert SheenThe IRS has issued an explanation of how companies can determine if they are an ”applicable large employer” or ALE, and how that affects their obligations under the Affordable Care …
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Affordable Care ActPharmaceutical
Rules on Contraception Coverage Tightened
by Robert Sheenby Robert SheenThe Obama administration issued tighter rules on contraception offered by insurance companies, requiring insurers to pay for at least one form of birth control. The guidance, issued as a set …
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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 …
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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 …
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Health Care CoverageMedicaid
Minorities More Affected By Medicaid Gap
by Robert Sheenby Robert SheenLow-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 …