27 Jan DOL issues FAQs on ACA’s implementation

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The Department of Labor’s EBSA has issued the latest in its series of FAQs. Read the full list and explanation here...

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24 Jan Exploring “Play or Pay” Businesses Still Unprepared for PPACA

Posted at 14:37h in Health Care Reform, PPACA Report

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Even though the majority of employers are committed to offering health insurance to their employees, many still do not understand the options available under PPACA. Every company is different so make sure you know your options with the Employer's Guide to "Play or Pay". ...

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23 Jan Additional PPACA Details Released

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On January 9, 2014, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the Department of Labor (DOL) and the Department of the Treasury (IRS) issued Frequently Asked Questions - Part XVIII that provides additional information about requirements in several areas. FAQ's and more here...

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23 Jan Why you can’t afford not to offer health benefits

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If employers are to remain attractive to new talent and retain their existing human capital, they will need to continue to offer health benefits to their workforces. It's the balance between employer costs and employee responsibility many are taking a new direction with. Read more...

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22 Jan CFOs say they’ll increase health plan cost-sharing, blame PPACA

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When it comes to health insurance costs, containment is the key word. These CFOs have been told to rein in health costs and they’re going to do so by shifting costs to those covered....

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21 Jan Second wave of health-insurance disruption affects small businesses

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The transformation of health plans for the small-group market and what insurers think should be the end of health discrimination. Learn more here...

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20 Jan Workplace wellness in the new age of the ACA

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With all the implications that the Affordable Care Act has on employer’s health insurance obligations, it’s easy to overlook its effects on workplace wellness programs. Read full article...

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17 Jan Volunteer Firefighters

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U.S. cities and towns won’t be required to provide health insurance for volunteer firefighters, a reprieve from PPACA. Read more...

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17 Jan Breast Cancer Drugs

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Originally posted January 17, 2014 by United Benefit Advisors (UBA) Starting next September, women at increased risk for breast cancer will be able to get some drugs shown to help prevent the disease without a copay, the Obama administration said Thursday. The U.S. Preventive Services Task...

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14 Jan Foresight for 2014

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Seven significant trends that organizations should watch in 2014 as they focus on improving results and competitiveness. ...

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