by BMC | Dec 19, 2013 | Updates
PPACA Transition Update Here is a briefing from our business partner, Emerson Reid. The federal government is encouraging states to adopt a transitional policy which would allow a health insurance carrier, at its option, to continue group coverage that would otherwise...
by BMC | Sep 2, 2013 | Uncategorized
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) requires all employers to provide notices to current employees (and new hires) about the coming exchanges (now being called Marketplaces). As of May 2013, the Department of Labor has provided guidance indicating...
by BMC | May 3, 2013 | Updates
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...
by BMC | Aug 6, 2010 | Updates
ARRA COBRA Subsidy Update The ARRA COBRA subsidy has expired and has not been extended. Current COBRA notices should be in the pre-ARRA format. If BMC Benefit Services sends your COBRA notices, we’ve already updated our files to the pre-ARRA notices. Carrier Product...
by BMC | Apr 6, 2010 | Updates
You may qualify for a tax credit made available under the recently passed Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act for eligible small employers who provide health care coverage to their employees, effective with tax years beginning in 2010. Starting the week of...