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Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) FAQs for Employees
Last week we provided a list of HRA frequently asked questions (FAQs) for employers to consider as they set up a Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA). This week, we're providing a list of the most...
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Support for Affordable Care Act Decreases
According to Kaiser Family Foundation's February 2013 Health Tracking Poll, public and political support of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) is down.According to the poll, 42% had unfavorable views, 36%...
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Employers Will Drop Health Insurance, Not Health Benefits
Will health care reform erode employer-sponsored health insurance? Two recent studies say no, but changes are on the horizon. While businesses do plan on dropping (or making significant changes) to...
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Health Care Reform and Defined Contribution Q&A: Part 1
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) was signed into law on March 23, 2010 and over the last three years we've aimed to provide a wealth of information about how health care reform...
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State by State Guide to Health Insurance Marketplaces
Starting in 2014, health insurance coverage for individuals and small businesses will become available through new state health insurance marketplaces. Most importantly, the key tax credits (e.g. the...
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Health Care Reform and Defined Contribution Q&A: Part 2
In Part 2 of our Q&A on Health Care Reform and Defined Contribution (see Part 1 on Defined Contribution and Health Care Reform), we'll summarize the most common health care reform questions on...
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What is a Healthcare Benefit Allowance?
In this article, we'll provide an overview of healthcare benefit allowances. Health Reimbursement Arrangements (HRAs) and defined contribution health benefits are types of healthcare benefit...
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Colorado Health Insurance Exchange Guide
Starting in 2014, as part of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), health insurance coverage for individuals and small businesses will become available through new state health insurance marketplaces....
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Minnesota Health Insurance Exchange Guide
Starting in 2014, as part of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), health insurance coverage for individuals and small businesses will become available through new state health insurance marketplaces....
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ACA Medicaid Expansion - An Overview
Recently, we posted a State by State Guide to Medicaid Expansion. In this article we'll provide a more comprehensive overview of ACA Medicaid Expansion, including an update on where states stand in...
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Maryland Health Insurance Exchange Guide
Starting in 2014, as part of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), health insurance coverage for individuals and small businesses will become available through new state health insurance marketplaces....
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Employer Health Insurance Tax "Penalty" - Penalty or Contribution?
Health Care Reform requires certain businesses to offer employees health insurance. Starting in 2014, businesses with more than 50 full-time-equivalent employees will be required to either offer health...
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Washington Health Insurance Exchange Guide
Starting in 2014, as part of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), health insurance coverage for individuals and small businesses will become available through new state health insurance...
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What is the Cost of a Defined Contribution Plan?
A defined contribution health plan works best for companies that want to offer health benefits, but cannot offer group health insurance due to high cost or participation requirements. A common...
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Nevada Health Insurance Exchange Guide
Starting in 2014, as part of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), health insurance coverage for individuals and small businesses will become available through new state health insurance marketplaces. Nevada...
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Small Business SHOP Marketplaces - Key Provision Delayed Until 2015
Released yesterday, the Obama Administration is delaying a key portion of the federally-run SHOP Marketplace, in which small businesses can offer a choice of health plans to their employees through the...
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Massachusetts Health Insurance Exchange Guide
Starting in 2014, as part of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), health insurance coverage for individuals and small businesses will become available through new state health insurance...
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3 Health Care Reform Infographics for Small Businesses
Here are three infographics that outline key Affordable Care Act (ACA) laws and phase-in schedules for small businesses and employees.Disclaimer: The views represented in these infographics do not...
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Connecticut Health Insurance Exchange Guide
Starting in 2014, as part of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), health insurance coverage for individuals and small businesses will become available through new state health insurance marketplaces....
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Florida Health Insurance Exchange Guide
Starting in 2014, as part of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), health insurance coverage for individuals and small businesses will become available through new state health insurance marketplaces. As a...
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