FAQ on Marketplaces
September 8, 2013
As the deadline to get health insurance marketplace notices out to employees looms, there are still a lot of questions about how these operate. Check here (PDF) to see answers to many common questions.
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Health Insurance Marketplace Notices due Oct. 1st
September 1, 2013
As required by the Affordable Care Act, employers must provide part-time and full-time employees with a notice regarding the Health Insurance Marketplace by October 1, 2013 and new hires must receive this notice within 14 days of the start date of employment. Please see the below for Model Exchange Notices Notice for Employers that Offer …
The Honor System?
July 15, 2013
According to Bob Laszewski, a leading anaylyst regarding health care policy, health insurance exchanges will be granted the honor system – meaning that insurance exchanges can mostly rely upon the applicant’s statement regarding their income versus requiring proof of income. This issue leads to the question – is there something wrong with the Federal Data …
IRS Issues Formal Guidance on Employer Mandate Penalties Delay
July 8, 2013
On July 9, 2013, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued formal guidance on the Employer Mandate Penalties Delay. See Notice 2013-45 as well as our Legislative Brief (Link didn’t work) for more details. The delay does not affect any other provision of the ACA, including individuals’ access to premium tax credits for coverage through an Exchange.
Employee Mandate – Delayed One Year!
July 1, 2013
Late last Tuesday, the Department of Treasury unexpectedly announced that the effective date of a key provision of the Affordable Care Act has been delayed for one year. The announcement delays the effective date of the employer shared responsibility requirement, a crucial component of the Affordable Care Act. This provision, also known as the “employer …
TRG is Celebrating 50 Years!
June 1, 2013
The Robbins Group is celebrating over 50 years in risk management and group health plan solutions! We are thankful for our loyal clients, and pleased we can provide innovative and cost-effective products like our Alternative Benefit Funding program.
Traditional Health Plans Continue to Shift
April 1, 2013
Health insurance coverage continues to shift from traditional plans to high deductible plans that include health savings accounts according to Kaiser Health News www.kaiserhealthnews.org. Large Companies Are Increasingly Offering Workers Only High Deductible Health Plan
Employers Are Opting for Captive Insurance
March 1, 2013
Captive insurance plans for business and health insurance were usually only reserved for large employers. In the wake of the Affordable Care Act, more employers are seeking alternatives to the ever-growing cost of health insurance plans. Regency offers a self-insured health program for small and mid-sized employers called Alternative Benefit Funding. Regency’s product provides these …
Reforming Health Benefit Costs
November 29, 2012
Alternative Benefit Funding is showing promise to actually begin to reform health benefits costs. Regency Employee Benefits is offering a plan that has proven to truly lower costs, not just shift the costs to employees. Alternative Benefit Funding has lowered employers’ costs as compared to Blue Cross by between 20% to 40% immediately, and contain …
ACA – 3 Proposed Rules
November 22, 2012
On Nov. 20, 2012, federal agencies responsible for health care reform released advance copies of three proposed rules implementing provisions of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). See article for details. The proposed regulations relate to: Health insurance market reforms and rate review; Essential health benefits, actuarial value and accreditation; and Employer-based wellness programs.