COBRA CONUNDRUMS reprinted from the December, 2013 issue of Health Insurance Underwriter Magazine featuring our very own Robert Meyers.
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The Affordable Care Act eliminated the concept of preexisting condition exclusions as of 2014. From a 30,000-foot view, this may seem to spell the end of certificates of creditable coverage, a provision of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA).
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COBRA CONUNDRUMS reprinted from the October, 2013 issue of Health Insurance Underwriter Magazine featuring our very own Robert Meyers.
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As we all know, alcohol and employment don’t mix. Some employees consider the annual holiday party to be their chance to be naughty! Don’t think it could happen with your team Think again. Connect2Law.com reports that office Christmas parties result in several pitfalls, citing the following research:
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SHOP Plans Available the Old Fashioned Way
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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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COBRA CONUNDRUMS reprinted from the September, 2013 issue of Health Insurance Underwriter Magazine featuring our very own Robert Meyers.
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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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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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