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Big Changes to Expect from UnitedHealth Group by 2017
- May 23, 2016
- By Shepard Walton King
- In Health Care, HealthCare Reform
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UnitedHealth Group, the largest health insurer in the United States, announced in April of 2016 that it plans to exit most of the 34 states where it offers coverage on the Affordable Care Act insurance exchanges. The announcement came shortly after the release of the company’s first quarter report of…
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Health Care Reform-Highlights of Exchange Notice Requirements
- Oct 15, 2013
- By Shepard Walton King
- In HealthCare Reform
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Most employers must give a notice about the upcoming health exchanges/marketplaces to all existing employees by Oct. 1, 2013. Employees hired after that date must receive the notice within 14 days following their start date.
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Health Care Reform-FAQ’s about the Exchange Marketplace Notice
- Oct 10, 2013
- By Shepard Walton King
- In HealthCare Reform
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All employers who are subject to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) must give the notice.
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IRS Guidance on Delay of Employer Mandate Penalties and Reporting Requirements
- Oct 08, 2013
- By Shepard Walton King
- In HealthCare Reform
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On July 9, 2013, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued Notice 2013-45 to provide formal guidance on the delay of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) large employer “pay or play” rules and related information reporting requirements.
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Health Care Reform-Health Insurance Marketplaces
- Oct 07, 2013
- By Shepard Walton King
- In HealthCare Reform
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Health Insurance Marketplaces (also known as Exchanges) are new organizations that will be set up to create alternative markets for buying health insurance. They will offer a choice of different health plans, certify plans that participate and provide information to help consumers understand their coverage options.
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Health Care Reform-What does the Individual Mandate Mean to Me?
- Oct 02, 2013
- By Shepard Walton King
- In HealthCare Reform
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A key provision of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) is the “individual mandate,” which requires most individuals to purchase health insurance coverage or pay a penalty.
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HealthCare Reform-More details on the Employer Mandate Penalties
- Oct 02, 2013
- By Shepard Walton King
- In HealthCare Reform
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On July 9, 2013, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued Notice 2013-45 to provide formal guidance on the delay of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) large employer “pay or play” rules and related information reporting requirements. The provisions affected by the delay are:
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HeathCare Reform-Employer Mandate Penalties Delayed Until 2015
- Oct 02, 2013
- By Shepard Walton King
- In HealthCare Reform
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The Obama Administration has postponed the Affordable Care Act (ACA) employer mandate penalties for one year, until 2015. The Department of the Treasury announced the delay on July 2, 2013, along with a similar delay for information reporting by employers, health insurance issuers and self-funded plan sponsors.