Archive for May 2013
Numerous employers plan to continue granting health benefits under ACA
While there was considerable speculation in the last few years that many small businesses would alter their approaches to the ways in which they covered their workers once the major mandates as part of the Affordable Care Act went into effect at the start of 2014, new data suggests most won't change much when it comes to extending these benefits.
Read MoreMany Americans may be financially unprepared for medical emergencies
As companies continue to consider the ways in which the Affordable Care Act will change their methods for dealing with employee healthcare needs, it might be important to note just how financially unprepared many workers may be to cover their hospital bills in the event of a medical emergency.
Read MoreMore health insurers getting into private exchanges
While health insurance providers are still somewhat uncertain about ultimate fate of the insurance exchanges that will be run by state and federal governments, more are now seeing opportunity in private marketplaces that are also being developed.
Read MoreMillions will be eligible for help under ACA
Many small business owners and others in charge of working out insurance needs may be trying to assess their paths forward once the coverage mandate of the Affordable Care Act takes effect on January 1, 2014. New research shows that millions of Americans nationwide will be able to receive federal help in paying for their own policies.
Read MoreWhat is the employer's role in educating workers on ACA requirements?
The Affordable Care Act's health insurance coverage mandate will likely be a major issue facing the majority of large businesses this year, but experts say that workers could likewise have significant issues they want addressed. New data shows that those workers want their companies to help them better understand their obligations.
Read MoreEmployers can do more to improve retirement benefits
One of the major problems millions of workers across the country are now experiencing is that they're falling well short of their retirement expectations, and experts now say it may be time for their employers to do more to help them achieve those goals.
Read MoreTwo new health insurance models receive regulatory approval
With the health insurance market poised to continue its string of dramatic changes for much of the next few years, insurance companies likely got a little bit more surety in recent days thanks to a national regulatory body approving two new types of models for major health insurance plans.
Read MoreNAIC releases new valuation guidelines
The regulatory body in charge of setting minimum standards for insurers recently released a new set of actuarial guidelines related to valuation for group long-term disability insurance.
Read MoreHealth reform requirements for large employers
Experts have focused much of their attention on the requirements that apply to the individual and small group market. However, companies with more than fifty employees face large penalties if they do not offer "minimum value" coverage or require excessive employee premiums.
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