Webinar: Tuesday, February 28, 2017 – How Protections of Section 1557 Affect Employer Sponsored Health Plans
One important yet sometimes overlooked protection of the Affordable Care Act is its non-discrimination mandate Section 1557. This critical provision incorporates existing civil rights laws that protect against discrimination on the basis of race, ethnicity,...
Read MorePart-Timers Gain Access to Workplace Health Coverage
Despite significant increases in health care insurance premiums (9% in 2016 versus 6% in 2015), a new study from Transamerica Center for Health Studies (TCHS) conducted by Harris Poll shows that employers are optimistic about...
Read MoreWebinar: Tuesday December 13, 2016 – Self-Funded Health Plans Under the Affordable Care Act
During this one hour webinar, Stacy Barrow covers the treatment of self-funded plans, including HRAs, under the Affordable Care Act. Stacy also discusses innovative approaches to self-funding, including the implications of moving from a fully...
Read MoreMaximum Individual Mandate Payment Amount for 2016 Released
The Affordable Care Act’s “individual mandate” provision requires every individual to have minimum essential health coverage for each month, qualify for an exemption, or make a penalty payment when filing his or her federal income...
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