by Eriksen Insurance | Jul 16, 2013 | Insurance Reform, Requirements
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...
by Eriksen Insurance | Jul 12, 2013 | Insurance Reform, Requirements
The Chicago Tribune reports: “The Obama administration delayed a key provision of the president’s healthcare reform law by a year, saying today it will not require employers to provide health insurance for their workers until 2015. The delay, which could...
by Eriksen Insurance | Jul 12, 2013 | Heath Care Costs, Requirements
Benefits Pro reports: “The Obama administration isn’t backing off its position that employers must include free contraceptive coverage in workers’ insurance plans as part of the nation’s health care reforms, though it did give chuches some wiggle room...
by Eriksen Insurance | May 13, 2013 | Requirements
Employee Benefit Adviser reports: “Under the Affordable Care Act, once we decide who we have to offer coverage to, then we have to decide when they get the coverage. Generally the new rule is that a waiting period for coverage cannot exceed 90 days. More...
by Eriksen Insurance | Apr 23, 2013 | Insurance Reform, Requirements
Mc Donalds Hopkins reports: “How do you determine if your business is subject to the “pay or play” penalties? At this point, most of the regulatory guidance needed has either not yet been issued or has only been issued in proposed form. Therefore, we...
by Eriksen Insurance | Apr 10, 2013 | Requirements
Insurance News Net reports: “Millions of people who accept government subsidies to help buy health insurance next year could get stung by surprise tax bills later on. That’s if they don’t accurately project their income. Starting next year,...
