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IRS Releases Minumum Coverage Level Information for Large and Small Groups But Asks for Comments

Notice 2012-31 describes and requests comments on several possible approaches to determining whether health coverage under an eligible employer-sponsored plan provides minimum value.  Beginning in 2014, eligible individuals who purchase coverage under a qualified health plan through an Affordable Insurance Exchange may receive a premium tax credit under § 36B only if they are not [...]

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Mar. 16: Healthcare Reform Challenge Hinges On Arguments On Mandates

NAHU Newswire CBO: 20 Million Could Lose Employer-Based Health Insurance As A Result Of ACA. According to a CBO report released Thursday, as many as 20 million Americas could lose employer-based healthcare coverage as a result of President Obama’s healthcare reform law. The Hill (3/16, Pecquet) reports in its “Healthwatch” blog that the CBO says [...]

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HHS, DOL and Treasury announced two important rules – final SBC regulations and additional information regarding the automatic enrollment and employer penalty requirements

From the KT Health and Welfare Team: This morning HHS, DOL and Treasury announced two important rules – final SBC regulations and additional information regarding the automatic enrollment and employer penalty requirements. Summary of Benefits and Coverage (SBC) As noted during a prior update, the agencies have delayed the application of the final SBC rules [...]

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New Regs for Preventative Care Starting 1-1-2011

Technorati Tags: Preventative care,Obama Administration,Health Insurance By Jerry Geisel Business Insurance WASHINGTON-Health care reform regulations issued Wednesday by the Obama administration make clear that employers will be able to continue to impose cost-sharing requirements on preventive services employees receive from out-of-network providers. Under the new law, beginning Jan. 1, 2011, employers with calendar-year plans will [...]

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