by Todd | Jan 25, 2013
On January 24, 2013, the DOL published Part XI of the FAQs about Affordable Care Act (ACA) Implementation, delaying the March 1, 2013, deadline for employers to send an Exchange Notice. The DOL provided two reasons for delaying the Exchange Notice. First, the notice...
by Todd | Nov 5, 2012
We’ve seen in the news lately how some large employers are reducing employee’s weekly hours to reduce healthcare roles and avoid paying fines for not offering coverage. Keep in mind that the rules define employees as full time equivalent employees, and...
by Todd | Sep 9, 2011
On September 8, 2011, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit in Richmond, Virginia issued rulings on two appeals. They dismissed lawsuits by the State of Virginia and Liberty University that challenged the constitutionality of the Patient Protection and...
by Todd | Sep 6, 2011
On September 1, 2011, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released an amendment to the rate review provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA). The amendment extends the rate review process to coverage sold to individuals and...
by Todd | Aug 18, 2011
On August 17, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for Uniform Benefit Summaries under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA). The intent of Uniform Benefit Summaries is to provide individuals with...
