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The latest information relating to the health insurance industry.
Out-Of-Pocket Costs For Drugs Will Increase Under ACA
Insurance News Net reports: "A new analysis from HealthPocket of early health insurance rate filings finds that consumers who choose the lower cost Bronze Plans and Silver Plans under the Affordable Care Act (aka "Obamacare") will likely be paying more for...
How Will Health Insurance Exchanges Work?
The Wall Street Journal reports: "This fall, people in every state are supposed to be able to buy health insurance through new online marketplaces, or exchanges, instituted by the federal health-care law. Insurers have been preparing for the rollout with research,...
Fleishman-Hillard wins contract to market Illinois health exchange
The Chicago Tribune reports: "Illinois on Friday awarded marketing and public relations firm Fleishman Hillard a $35 million contract to market and promote the state's Health Insurance Marketplace, an online exchange where individuals and small businesses can compare...
Feds: PPACA subsidy claims will be checked
Benefits Pro reports: "The federal government will check income claims by individuals applying for subsidies under Obamacare and remains on track to open the health insurance exchanges it will operate on Oct. 1, the main administrator of the exchanges said this week....
FAQ: What Workers And Employers Need To Know About The Postponed Employer Mandate
Kaiser Health News reports: "Surprising both friends and foes of the health law, the Obama administration on Tuesday announced the delay of a key provision: the requirement that all but the smallest employers offer medical coverage or pay a fine. Companies with at...
News from the Blues, July 10th
BCBSIL reports: "Affordable Care Act Question of the Week: Minimum Essential Coverage [All Markets] The “Question of the Week” answers frequently asked questions regarding the Affordable Care Act (ACA). This week, we feature a question about Minimum Essential...
PPACA hasn’t killed COBRA – yet
Benefits Pro reports: "With full implementation of Obamacare looming – delays in the employer mandate aside – many in the HR world have been wondering whether health care reform will render COBRA obsolete. The short answer: yes – and no. While the new law has no...
Federally-Facilitated-Small Business Health Options Program (FF-SHOP) Issuer FAQ
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More employers tie premiums to salary levels
Benefits Pro reports: "More employers are trying to assuage worker concerns about how much of their salary goes to their health coverage by pegging the cost of coverage to salary ranges. This trend was noted by Mercer in a study of how companies were managing their...
U.S. relaxes health law income, insurance status rule for exchanges
The Chicago Tribune reports: "Days after delaying health insurance requirements for employers, the Obama administration has decided to roll back requirements for new state online insurance marketplaces to verify the income and health coverage status of people who...