Oct
10
2013Small-group employers skip SHOP, move to individual exchanges
A number of small-group employers are already planning to send their employees to the Affordable Care Act’s exchanges.
Sep
26
2013HHS delays SHOP Web enrollment launch
Breaking News: The U.S. Department of Health Human Services (HHS) is pushing the launch of the federal small-group public exchange Web enrollment system back to November.
Sep
24
2013Frequently Asked Questions about the Health Marketplace
FAQs on health insurance exchanges and the marketplaces that will be coming to your state. Federal or state-run, no matter what your state is doing, make sure you know your options.
Sep
24
2013Small Group (50 or Fewer Employees) Insured Plans and PPACA
Here is a summary of the PPACA provisions that apply to group health plans and whether the provision applies to insured small group plans provided inside and outside the SHOP exchange.
Sep
23
2013Highlights of the Small Employer Tax Credit
Very small employers with a high percentage of employees who earn low wages are eligible for a tax credit for employer contributions made to purchase health insurance. Read full article…
Sep
23
2013Highlights of the SHOP Exchange
Thinking about participating in the SHOP? Plans in the SHOP exchange will be required to provide the 10 essential health benefits. Read full article…
Aug
12
2013Feds add exchange employer site
Business.USA.gov/healthcare offers a “wizard,” or interactive tool, that offers to help business owners understand what they need to know about the new PPACA insurance options in a few quick steps.
Jun
19
2013Final SHOP Regulations Issued
The final regulations delay by one year the implementation of the “employee choice” model under SHOPs and provide for special enrollment periods.
Jun
17
2013Fewer Options
The PPACA requirement that all insurers offer four levels of health coverage to small businesses will be delayed until 2015 and will only need to provide one choice for now.
May
1
2013What’s Ahead this Year as Health Insurance Exchanges are Rolled-out Nationwide
Easy to follow explanation of the new health exchanges for individuals and employers.