House Republicans unveil ACA repeal and replacement plan

On March 6, 2017, the House Ways and Means Committee and the House Energy and Commerce Committee (the “Committees”) released legislation as part of House Republicans’ effort to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act (“ACA”) through a budget process known as...

UPDATE ON THE STATUS OF THE ACA

With the impending inauguration, recent actions by the Senate and some confusing media reports, this provides a short Q&A t help you understand current events and what to expect as we head down the health care reform road in 2017. What’s the latest news?...

Independence Blue Cross updates

Independence Blue Cross has issued two updates, both related to Medicare Secondary Payer. In one, they acknowledge that clients with fewer than 100 employees recently received letters about Medicare Secondary Payer with incorrect customer names. If you have received...

Cadillac tax likely pushed back to 2020

Congress has deferred the tax on expensive employer health plans. There is a two year postponement to what has been dubbed the ‘Cadillac tax’. It’s part of a budget package on which the House and Senate are preparing to vote within the next few days....