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Good-bye United Health Care – Insurer Flees Most Obamacare Markets

2016-05-05

Stephen Hemsley, CEO of United Healthcare announced yesterday that the company will exit most markets and that by next year the company would have a presence...

State Regulations and the ACA

2016-05-05

State insurance regulators have their work cut out for themselves. During the next few months, they will most likely be faced with some tough choices as they...

Consumer Education Lacking in the Marketplace

2016-04-13

A recent study from the Episcopal Health Foundation and the Baker Institute for Public Policy at Rice University concluded a majority of the consumers who...

Final DOL Fiduciary Rule Applies to HSA Plan Advisors

2016-04-13

Last Friday, the Department of Labor released its highly anticipated final version of the fiduciary rule that includes a significant expansion of those who...

Overtime Pay – What Business Owners Need to Know about the Proposed Changes

2016-04-13

Employers across the country are struggling with proposed changes that could affect their ability to make payroll. The Department of Labor and the Obama...

Blue Cross Blue Shield Study: Obamacare Enrollees Use More Medical Care and Are Sicker

2016-04-06

According to a report released last week by Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, Obamacare enrollees in 2014 and 2015 used more medical services and are sicker...

CMS April 7, 2016 Webinar MARKETPLACE 101

2016-04-06

CMS National Training Program Marketplace 101 Webinar April 7, 2016 1:00 – 2:30 pm ET This webinar provides a high-level overview of the Affordable Care Act...

Obama Medicare Imitative Seeks New Pay Scale for Drugs –Some Specialties Crying “Irresponsible”

2016-04-06

In a move that some physician groups are calling irresponsible, the Obama Administration unveiled a Part B. Medicare initiative to seek new avenues for the...

CBO Report –Millions Expected to lose Employer-Sponsored Health Plans by 2026

2016-03-30

A new report released by the Congressional Budget Office and the Joint Commission on Taxation projects that millions less people under the age of 65 will be...

Obamacare & your Taxes – Reminders on What’s New this Year

2016-03-30

This year marks the second year that your health insurance choices could have an impact on your taxes. Here are some things to keep in mind when preparing to...