“If you like your plan, you can keep it”

White House Extends Transition Policy for Canceled Health Plans Millions of Americans received notices in late 2013 informing them that their health insurance plans were being canceled because they did not comply with the ACA’s reforms. President Obama was criticized...

Self Funded Medical Plans – How do they Work?

Here is a video I made that explains how Self Funded Medical Plans work. I’ve used the diagram you’ll see in this video countless times to help people understand the parts of a self-funded program and how the protections help make the plan budget-able and...

2014 401(k) Retirement and Pension Plan Limits

The new 2014 contribution limits and related limits for retirement plans have been released. Here is a Quick Summary: Defined Contribution Limit (employer & employee combined): $52,000 (formerly $51,000) 401(k) Salary deferral limit: $17,500 (unchanged) Maximum...

2014 Out-of-Pocket Limits Set for Essential Health Benefits

$6,350 Individual/$12,700 Family Non-grandfathered plans that cover essential health benefits (EHBs) must limit member out-of-pocket expenses for EHBs (in-network) to $6,350 for individual plans and $12,700 for family plans. This applies to plan years beginning on or...

Update to the Employer Notice of Health Insurance Exchanges

As part of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), employers are required to notify their employees of the coverage options available through the new Health Insurance Exchanges (“Marketplaces”). Originally, employers were required to notify employees by March 1,...

HHS Proposes Delay to Key Aspect of SHOP Exchanges

Beginning in 2014, individuals and small employers will be able to purchase health insurance through online competitive marketplaces, or Exchanges. The Affordable Care Act (ACA) directs each state that chooses to operate an Exchange to also establish a Small Business...