Understanding the Rules on HRAs Under the Affordable Care Act
HRAs Satisfy Market Reforms Under Certain Circumstances A health reimbursement arrangement (HRA) is a popular benefit that employers offer to reimburse employees for certain medical expenses. As part of the implementation of the Affordable Care...
Read MoreEmployer Health Insurance Deductibles Rise 50% for 2016
The median in-network deductible on an employer-sponsored PPO health plan increased 50% from $1,000 to $1,500 in 2016, according to the latest Health Plan Survey released by United Benefit Advisors (UBA), an independent employee-benefits advisory...
Read MoreNew Versions of SBC Template and Related Documents Finalized
Federal agencies have finalized new versions of the summary of benefits and coverage (SBC) template, instructions, uniform glossary, and related documents, which are authorized for use on or after April 1, 2017. Under the Affordable...
Read More5 Q&As About ACA Information Forms for Employees
As a result of the new information reporting requirements under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), employers may be fielding questions from employees about the different forms they are receiving with information about their health coverage....
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