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
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...
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 | Jul 12, 2013 | Insurance Reform
Small Business Trends reports: “As health care reform mandates take effect in 2014, small employers with fewer than 50 full time employees face more changes than large and medium-sized businesses. Several provisions in the new law means small businesses must not...
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...