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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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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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All employers who are subject to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) must give the notice.
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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 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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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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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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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.
