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October 2017 Executive Order on Healthcare | Houston Benefit Advisors
Oct

13

2017

October 2017 Executive Order on Healthcare | Houston Benefit Advisors

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in ACA, ACA Repeal, Affordable Care Act, applicable large employer, Blog, Employee Assistance Programs, Employee Benefits, Employer News, ERISA, HRAs, Kainos News, UBA
On October 12, 2017, the White House released an Executive Order, signed by President Trump, titled “Promoting Healthcare Choice and Competition Across the United States.” It is important to note that the Executive Order (EO) does not implement any new laws or regulations, but instead directs various federal agencies to explore options relating to association health plans, short term limited-duration coverage (STLDI), and health reimbursement…

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Long-Awaited Repeal and Replacement Plan for ACA Unveiled | Houston Benefit Advisors
Mar

15

2017

Long-Awaited Repeal and Replacement Plan for ACA Unveiled | Houston Benefit Advisors

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On March 6, 2017, the U.S. House of Representatives Ways and Means Committee released a proposed budget reconciliation bill, entitled the American Health Care Act, to replace portions of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). If enacted, the American Health Care Act would provide some relief from provisions of the ACA for employers and make other significant changes to employee benefits. While the proposal is 53…

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The “Line 22” Question: Which Box(es) Do I Check? | Houston Benefit Consultants
Mar

10

2017

The “Line 22” Question: Which Box(es) Do I Check? | Houston Benefit Consultants

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in ACA, applicable large employer, Benefits Administration, Compliance News, Kainos Blog, Kainos News, Trending, UBA Partner News
Under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA), individuals are required to have health insurance while applicable large employers (ALEs) are required to offer health benefits to their full-time employees. In order for the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to verify that (1) individuals have the required minimum essential coverage, (2) individuals who request premium tax credits are entitled to them, and (3) ALEs are…

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Keeping Pace with the Protecting Affordable Coverage for Employees Act | Houston Benefit Advisors
Feb

22

2017

Keeping Pace with the Protecting Affordable Coverage for Employees Act | Houston Benefit Advisors

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in ACA, applicable large employer, Benefits Administration, Compliance News, Employee Benefits, Employer News, Kainos Blog, Kainos News, minimum essential coverage, PACE, small employer, UBA Partner News
Last fall, President Barack Obama signed the Protecting Affordable Coverage for Employees Act (PACE), which preserved the historical definition of small employer to mean an employer that employs 1 to 50 employees. Prior to this newly signed legislation, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) was set to expand the definition of a small employer to include companies with 51 to 100 employees (mid-size segment) beginning January…

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