We have two Health Care Reform updates today:
COBRA Notices
COBRA notices must be revised to incorporate new language letting beneficiaries know that there are alternatives to COBRA available through the Marketplace. If BMC sends notices on your behalf, be assured that all of our COBRA notices have been updated and are compliant.
Marketplace Notices
Model notices have now been released for employers to inform employees of the existence of the new Marketplace as well as contact information and a description of the Marketplace services. This will be a required distribution for new employees hired beginning October 1st. For employees who are current employees prior to October 1, 2013, employers must provide the notice no later October 1, 2013.
Model notice for employers who offer a health plan to some or all employees, available at http://www.dol.gov/ebsa/pdf/FLSAwithplans.pdf
Model notice for employers who do not offer a health plan, available at http://www.dol.gov/ebsa/pdf/FLSAwithoutplans.pdf