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SHOP Plan Update – Yes, They Are Available and COBRA Qualifying

Posted by Robert Meyers on Wed, Dec 18, 2013 @ 16:12 PM

SHOP Plans Available the Old Fashioned Way

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Tags: cobra administration, cobra, shop exchanges, cobra qualifying, cobra qualifying plans

November Recap: A Flurry of Activity and New ACA Developments

Posted by Robert Meyers on Tue, Dec 03, 2013 @ 18:12 PM

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

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Tags: affordable care act, aca, aca developments, new aca developments

COBRA CONUNDRUMS – Did The ACA Swallow COBRA?

Posted by Robert Meyers on Mon, Nov 18, 2013 @ 21:11 PM

COBRA CONUNDRUMS reprinted from the September, 2013 issue of Health Insurance Underwriter Magazine featuring our very own Robert Meyers.

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Tags: cobra administration, cobra conundrums, cobra, cobra notices, aca, affordable care act and cobra

Small business update: Five things to know about SHOP exchanges

Posted by Robert Meyers on Mon, Nov 04, 2013 @ 14:11 PM

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.

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Tags: cobra administration, affordable care act, aca, shop exchanges, shop exchange, small business health options program, small business tax credit

How Do Exchanges Impact COBRA Benefits?

Posted by Robert Meyers on Thu, Oct 10, 2013 @ 13:10 PM

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.

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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

Posted by Robert Meyers on Thu, Sep 19, 2013 @ 15:09 PM

This week, we're sharing an article provided by Meredith K. Olafson, community moderator at the U.S. Small Business Administration.

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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

Posted by Robert Meyers on Mon, Sep 16, 2013 @ 11:09 AM

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.

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Tags: ppaca, cobra coverage, COBRA software, COBRA qualifying event, ppaca exchanges, cobra eligible workers

COBRA Administration Conundrums: Certificates of Creditable Coverage

Posted by Robert Meyers on Thu, Aug 29, 2013 @ 15:08 PM

COBRA CONUNDRUMS reprinted from the August, 2013 issue of Health Insurance Underwriter Magazine featuring our very own Robert Meyers.

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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

Posted by Robert Meyers on Tue, Aug 13, 2013 @ 13:08 PM

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.

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Tags: cobra administration, PPACA update, healthcare exchange income verification, insurance tax credits

COBRA ADMINISTRATION CONUNDRUMS – New DOL Notice Guidance

Posted by Robert Meyers on Wed, Jul 31, 2013 @ 13:07 PM

COBRA CONUNDRUMS reprinted from the July, 2013 issue of Health Insurance Underwriter Magazine featuring our very own Robert Meyers.

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Tags: ppaca, cobra administration, cobra conundrums, COBRA outsourcing

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