The Affordable Care Act establishes an online Health Insurance Marketplace also known as an exchange to be operated by either the federal or state government. The purpose of the exchange is to provide an organized marketplace to find and compare private health...
The Affordable Care Act requires that employers notify their employees about Exchanges. Notices were supposed to go out March 1, 2013, but the Department of Labor delayed the requirement to late summer or fall of 2013. On May 8, 2013 the Department of Labor...
New HSA limits were released by IRS for 2014. Contribution Limits: Single – $3,300 Family – $6,550 (Catchup contributions +$1,000) Deductible Minimums: Single – $1,250 Family – $2,500 Maximum...
Department of Labor recently released results from a 2012 study, as the Family and Medical Leave Act was enacted 20 years ago on February 5, 1993. Click here for more. DOL reports, 85% of employers that comply with the FMLA is very easy, somewhat easy,...
One of the early provisions of the Affordable Care Act required health plans to expand eligibility for dependents to age 26 regardless of full-time student status, tax-dependent status, employment status, or marital status. This provision was implemented for...
Much concern has been expressed lately regarding the rising premiums many will see as health plans adjust to the Affordable Care Act requirements in 2014. The mandated changes require health plans to guarantee coverage, prohibit exclusions for pre-existing...
