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...

How to Shop Smart on New Health Exchanges

The Wall Street Journal reports: “Millions of Americans will be shopping for their own health insurance for the first time this fall—but they will need to look closely to be sure they get the coverage that best fits their needs. On Oct. 1, new government-backed...

Our View: Examining health care

Northwest Herald reports: “The new marketplace opening in October will sell only one type of item – but it’s something that never has been presented in this manner before. Oct. 1 is when open enrollment in the Health Insurance Marketplace, or the Exchange,...

Ready, set, stop

Benefits Pro reports: “Pity the poor HR managers. That’s the first thought that sprang to mind after I heard the news about the delayed PPACA employer mandate. I mean, sure, a lot of businesses were relieved to get the extra time. But in the HR world, it’s...