by Eriksen Insurance | Feb 26, 2013 | Requirements
The White House Blog reports: “The Affordable Care Act will help small businesses by lowering premium cost growth and increasing access to quality, affordable health insurance. Depending on whether you’re a small employer or a larger employer, different...				
					
			
					
				
															
					
					 by Eriksen Insurance | Feb 26, 2013 | Requirements
Health Affairs Blog reports: “On January 30, 2013, the Departments of Treasury and Health and Human Services issued what I believe may be the last major set of proposed rules necessary to implement that 2014 Affordable Care Act reforms.  The proposed rules...				
					
			
					
				
															
					
					 by Eriksen Insurance | Feb 13, 2013 | Requirements
Business Insurance reports: “Employers will not be hit with a stiff financial penalty and employees will not be eligible for federal premium subsidies to buy coverage in public health insurance exchanges regardless of how much employers charge for family...				
					
			
					
				
															
					
					 by Eriksen Insurance | Feb 4, 2013 | Requirements
Zane Benefits reports: “Modified Adjusted Gross Income is a measure used by the IRS to determine if a taxpayer is eligible to use certain deductions, credits, or retirement plans. Beginning in 2014, individuals who purchase health insurance coverage through one...				
					
			
					
				
															
					
					 by Eriksen Insurance | Jan 31, 2013 | Insurance Reform, Requirements
Illinois Insurance News reports: “The Healthcare Reform Act was passed with quite a bit of controversy surrounding it. Polls consistently showed that the majority of Americans were not satisfied with the bill as it was currently written, and several Democrats...				
					
			
					
				
															
					
					 by Eriksen Insurance | Jan 25, 2013 | Requirements
Legislative Update: IRS Releases FAQ on Employer Shared Responsibility [All Markets] The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recently issued proposed rules regarding the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) Employer Shared Responsibility provisions. Under these provisions, an...