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SHOP Plan Update – Yes, They Are Available and COBRA Qualifying
Tags: cobra administration, cobra, shop exchanges, cobra qualifying, cobra qualifying plans
November Recap: A Flurry of Activity and New ACA Developments
As has become the norm, the last month has been a flurry of activity and ACA developments. Below is a summary of relevant guidance and updates from Jason Cogdill at ProBenefits.
Developments & New Guidance
Tags: affordable care act, aca, aca developments, new aca developments
COBRA CONUNDRUMS – Did The ACA Swallow COBRA?
COBRA CONUNDRUMS reprinted from the September, 2013 issue of Health Insurance Underwriter Magazine featuring our very own Robert Meyers.
Tags: cobra administration, cobra conundrums, cobra, cobra notices, aca, affordable care act and cobra
Small business update: Five things to know about SHOP exchanges
Despite some technical glitches and delays, the Health Insurance Marketplace established by the Affordable Care Act (ACA) is officially open for business. That includes the separate online marketplaces for small business owners known as the SHOP exchanges. Our friend Jason Cogdill, Corporate Counsel & Benefits Attorney over at ProBenefits, Inc., has provided us an update on the SHOP exchanges, which are sharing via the excerpts below.
Tags: cobra administration, affordable care act, aca, shop exchanges, shop exchange, small business health options program, small business tax credit
The health insurance exchanges opened last week, drawing a great deal of interest and some poor reviews. Unfortunately, heavy traffic caused functional difficulties for many.
Tags: cobra administration, PPACA update, cobra notices, exchanges impact on COBRA benefits, exchange notices
Myth vs. Fact: Business Owners Will Be Fined If They Don’t Notify Their Employees About the New Health Insurance Marketplace
This week, we're sharing an article provided by Meredith K. Olafson, community moderator at the U.S. Small Business Administration.
Tags: cobra administration, Affordable Care Act update, affordable care act, health insurance marketplace, affordable care act updates
PPACA exchanges could be best option for some part-time and COBRA-eligible workers
Part-time and seasonal workers have been an integral part of business for decades. Large retail chains, supermarket chains, restaurant and food chains, and hospitality services all employ large numbers of part-time employees.
Tags: ppaca, cobra coverage, COBRA software, COBRA qualifying event, ppaca exchanges, cobra eligible workers
COBRA Administration Conundrums: Certificates of Creditable Coverage
COBRA CONUNDRUMS reprinted from the August, 2013 issue of Health Insurance Underwriter Magazine featuring our very own Robert Meyers.
Tags: cobra administration, cobra conundrums, cobra administrator, cobra bob, cobra coverage, hipaa certificates of creditable coverage, certificates of creditable coverage
PPACA Update: Feds clarify income tracking for insurance tax credits
Critics of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) have been concerned about the recent mandate delay, suggesting it will put everyone on the honor system for income verification and qualification for the tax credits. Because the IRS can pay these tax credits in advance to help consumers buy coverage, critics claim it’s an open invitation to fraud and abuse.
Tags: cobra administration, PPACA update, healthcare exchange income verification, insurance tax credits
COBRA ADMINISTRATION CONUNDRUMS – New DOL Notice Guidance
COBRA CONUNDRUMS reprinted from the July, 2013 issue of Health Insurance Underwriter Magazine featuring our very own Robert Meyers.
Tags: ppaca, cobra administration, cobra conundrums, COBRA outsourcing