News from the Blues

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois reports: “Legislative Update Affordable Care Act Question of the Week: Waiting Period The “Question of the Week” answers frequently asked questions regarding the Affordable Care Act (ACA). This week features a question...

Self-insurance: A threat to Obamacare?

Benefits Pro reports: “Happy Jack Adventures is a successful small business, much like the many others the federal government hopes will line up to buy health insurance for their workers once the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act fully kicks in. Yet...

PPACA could drive boomer retirement

Benefitspro reports: “Medicaid expansion and the new public health insurance exchange subsidies could lead to a sharp increase in early retirement rates. Jeff Bradley, a consulting actuary at Milliman, makes that prediction in a commentary based partly on data...