CMS to Propose Major Changes to Federal SHOP Marketplaces
If Finalized, Changes Would Expand Role of Insurance Brokers The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced its intention to propose major changes to how small employers in Small Business Health Options Program...
Read MoreBig “I” Questions McCarran-Ferguson Repeal Efforts
WASHINGTON, D.C., March 22, 2017—The Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (IIABA or the Big “I”) today expresses concern over the U.S. House of Representatives’ passage of H.R. 372, the “Competitive Health Insurance Reform...
Read MoreWebinar: 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 MoreUnderstanding the Rules on Health FSAs Under the Affordable Care Act
Health FSAs Exempt From Market Reforms Under Certain Circumstances A health flexible spending arrangement (health FSA) is a popular benefit that employers offer to reimburse employees for certain medical expenses. As part of the implementation...
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