‘Fiscal Cliff’ Bill Makes Changes to ACA, Patches Medicare Physician Reimbursement

by Eriksen Insurance | Jan 14, 2013 | Health Laws

The American Taxpayer Relief Act (the legislative response to the “fiscal cliff”), which the House and Senate passed on New Year’s Day and President Barack Obama signed late Wednesday, includes some changes to the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and Medicare physician...

IRS Releases ACA-Related Proposed Rule on Employer Shared Responsibility

by Eriksen Insurance | Jan 14, 2013 | Insurance Reform

On Jan. 2, 2013, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) published a proposed rule pursuant to the Affordable Care Act (ACA) regarding employer shared responsibility for health insurance coverage. The proposed rule is now subject to public comment. The requirements of the...

Health Coverage Under the Affordable Care Act (ACA)

by Eriksen Insurance | Jan 11, 2013 | Insurance Reform

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IRS Rules Ease Compliance With Health Reform Law Employer Mandate

by Eriksen Insurance | Jan 3, 2013 | Insurance Reform

Workforce reports: “Employers will not face massive penalties mandated by the health care reform law if they do not offer coverage to all their full-time employees, according to newly proposed Internal Revenue Service regulations. The massive...

New Year Brings Tax Hikes To Pay For Health Care Law

by Eriksen Insurance | Jan 3, 2013 | Insurance Reform

Five new tax increases take effect today to help pay for the nation’s health care overhaul. The new measures are slated to raise $24.2 billion next year and more than $258 billion through 2019, according to the Joint Committee on Taxation. Here’s a look at...