by Todd | Jul 16, 2009
Here is a summary of the U.S. House of Representatives’ Healthcare Reform: (Reuters) – Here are major provisions of the U.S. House of Representatives’ healthcare plan introduced by Democratic leaders on Tuesday. NEW INSURANCE EXCHANGE, MARKET REFORMS...
by Todd | Jul 15, 2009
The Senate’s Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee today announced their health reform suggestions called “The Affordable Health Choices Act”. I’ve been scouring the news, Twitter, everywhere for details on what was agreed upon and...
by Todd | May 28, 2008
Prescription drug costs are big drivers of a medical plan. I’ve seen this firsthand with some of my self-funded clients – the prescription drugs claims have been as high as 33% of total claims! Not only are drug costs hitting employer’s claim liability; they are also...
by Todd | Feb 1, 2008
Texas is leading the nation toward establishing transparency in the cost of health care. House Bill, 2015, passed by the 2007- 80th Texas Legislature, enacted new Chapter 1215 of the Insurance Code and applies to fully insured Employer Groups. It repeals existing...
by Todd | May 20, 2007
I recently made a presentation to a group of business owners about Health Savings account plans. I really enjoy these presentations because at the end I usually get great questions. There were a couple of financial planners in the audience, and we started linking some...
by Todd | Jun 10, 2006
Texas Senate Bill 51 (SB51) is extending employers’ responsibility for paying premiums for members of group medical and/or dental maintenance organization (DMO) plans after an employee’s employment has been terminated. Under the new law, employers are...
