On June 19th, 2018, the Department of Labor released final rules allowing for expanded availability of Association Health Plans (AHPs), typically for small employers. The rule establishes a broader definition of eligible employers that can join an association to...
On October 12, 2017 President Trump signed an Executive Order intended to promote healthcare choice and competition across the United States. The order instructs the Secretary of Labor, within 60 days, to issue a regulation expanding the availability...
In a first step toward repealing and replacing the Affordable Care Act (ACA), the U.S. House of Representatives passed the American Health Care Act (AHCA) May 4, 2017. On Thursday, June 22, 2017 Republican Senate leadership released a discussion draft bill,...
As our country’s lawmakers begin another phase of debate on health care reform legislation we wanted to assure you that we are closely monitoring the potential changes and resulting impact on our clients and the business community. As always we work with you for your...
Although the program has been around since 2007, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) have issued a significantly greater number of notices to employers this year expecting assistance in determining if Medicare should be primary or secondary for specific...
It has become increasingly important for Applicable Large Employers (ALEs) to comprehend and familiarize themselves with Section 1411 notices from the Exchange/ Marketplace. When an ALE receives one of these notices, it means that one of their employees recently...
