Affordable Care Act

Notice of Coverage Options Available Through the Exchanges

Posted on May 23, 2013 by McDermott Will & Emery

On May 8, 2013, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) published Technical Release No. 2013-02, which provides temporary guidance addressing the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) required notice to employees regarding their coverage options under state and federally facilitated health insurance exchanges (Exchanges). Full Story

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Most Employers Will Continue to Provide Health Coverage Next Year, Survey Finds

Most Employers Will Continue to Provide Health Coverage Next Year, Survey Finds

Posted on May 22, 2013 by Tessa J. Gelbman

The number of employers that plan to continue providing their employees with health insurance has increased, according to a new survey conducted by the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans (IFEBP). Full Story

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Health Care Reform Update: Planning Now for Significant 2014 Deadlines

Posted on May 20, 2013 by Seth Hanft

The Affordable Care Act (the “ACA”) makes sweeping changes to the current health insurance landscape. Though some of these changes are already in force, the most significant provisions of the ACA become effective on January 1, 2014. Full Story

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Unionized Employers Need to Address 2014 Affordable Care Act Changes

Posted on May 20, 2013 by Seyfarth Shaw LLP

Unionized employers have been the last to face the music regarding the Affordable Care Act (“ACA”).  Some employers admit they assumed last year’s election would resolve the issue.  Full Story

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Are You Still an "Indian"?  Affordable Care Act May Tax Those Who Are Not

Are You Still an "Indian"? Affordable Care Act May Tax Those Who Are Not

Posted on May 20, 2013 by Greg Guedel

The Affordable Care Act requires all Americans to participate in some form of health care insurance, or else pay an annual tax penalty. Full Story

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CalPERS Releases Circular Addressing Affordable Care Act

CalPERS Releases Circular Addressing Affordable Care Act

Posted on May 17, 2013 by Guest Author

On May 2, 2013, CalPERS released a new employer bulletin addressing “Employer Shared Responsibility Regarding Health Coverage.” Full Story

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EEOC Holds Public Meeting to Discuss Wellness Programs

EEOC Holds Public Meeting to Discuss Wellness Programs

Posted on May 14, 2013 by Governmental Affairs Team

On May 8, 2013, The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) held a public meeting that addressed the interaction between employer-sponsored wellness programs and federal equal employment opportunity statutes enforced by the EEOC. Full Story

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EBSA Releases Guidance On Notice to Employees of Health Coverage Options

EBSA Releases Guidance On Notice to Employees of Health Coverage Options

Posted on May 13, 2013 by Ilyse Wolens Schuman

The DOL’s Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) has issued new guidance on the Affordable Care Act (ACA) requirement that employers provide employees with a notice of their health insurance coverage options available through the future health insurance exchanges (“Exchange” or “Marketplace”). Full Story

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Affordable Care Act: Important Deadline for Employee Notices of the Health Insurance Marketplace (Exchange) Due October 1, 2013

Posted on May 10, 2013 by Michelle Capezza

On May 8, 2013, the Employee Benefits Security Administration of the Department of Labor (the “DOL”) issued Technical Release 2013-02 (the “Release”) providing important guidance under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act Full Story

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DOL Issues Model Notice for Coverge and COBRA: More PPACA Forms

Posted on May 10, 2013 by Keith R. McMurdy

As a component of PPACA, employees will be able to opt out of employer coverage and go to exchanges (or go there directly if the employer does not offer coverage). Full Story

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