Trump boxed in on Health Subsidies
Great video by Bloomberg Politics where President Trump has threatened to halt subsidies to speed ACA demise.
Congressional Republicans Working On Plan To Prevent IRS From Enforcing ACA’s Individual Mandate.
The New York Times (7/3, Pear, Subscription Publication) reported that congressional Republicans are moving to stop the IRS from enforcing the ACA’s requirement that most Americans have health insurance or pay a tax penalty. While the plan “is separate from Republican efforts to repeal the health care law, and appears more likely to be adopted [...]
CNN today President Trump calls for repealing ACA immediately and replace later
(CNN)President Donald Trump today called for repealing the Affordable Care Act immediately and replacing it later with another health care plan if Republican senators are unable to pass their bill. "If Republican Senators are unable to pass what they are working on now, they should immediately REPEAL, and then REPLACE at a later date," tweeted [...]
Senate healthcare bill revisions don’t have big impact on employers
An excellent article published today by Employee Benefits News (EBN) on the revisions of the Senate Healthcare Bill. Check it out.
Millennials reject job offers with lackluster benefits
Great article, check this out Millennials reject job offers with lackluster benefits Contact Corporate Benefits Network for assistance with all your employee benefit plans
Anthem Ends Pursuit of Cigna Merger
The Wall Street Journal (5/12, Mathews, Kendall, Subscription Publication) reported Anthem Inc. said Friday it would give up attempts to acquire Cigna Health, which the Journal said sets the stage for a potentially rancorous legal battle over damages that could number in the billions of dollars. Anthem continues to assert that Cigna sabotaged the merger, [...]
IRS Announces 2018 HSA Contribution Limits
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House Passes ACA Repeal and Replace Bill
May 4, 2017, House Passes ACA 'Repeal and Replace' Bill; Senate to Begin Deliberations Soon In a first step toward repealing and replacing the Affordable Care Act (ACA), the U.S. House of Representatives has passed the American Health Care Act. The bill will now be sent to the U.S. Senate. Until this legislation is [...]
ERISA Reporting- Form 5500
Are you fully aware of the Form 5500 reporting requirements related to your health and welfare benefit plans? Click on the button below to get the full details. ERISA Reporting Form 5500 For More information please contact: Marsha Marrullier (Pfeffer), CHRS, CSFS, ACBC, LUTCF Sr. Employee Benefits Advisor (727) 381-9288 [...]
Market Stabilization Final Rule
Individual Health Insurance Markets Stabilization Final Rule April 13, 2017 by CMS The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued the final Market Stabilization Rule, to help lower premiums and stabilize individual and small group markets and increase choices for Americans. Individuals obtaining coverage in the Marketplace created by the Affordable Care Act have [...]