Why Buy Group Health Insurance through a Broker?
Employers have a lot of choices when it comes to buying group health insurance, including going directly to a carrier (or one of its agents), buying online, or going through […]
IRS Provides Additional Details on Premium Payment Arrangements
The regulatory agencies have recently issued guidance that may affect employers that have been reimbursing premiums for individual health coverage or Medicare Part B, Part D or Medigap premiums for […]
Highlights of Employer and Insurer Reporting Requirements
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) provides that individuals who do not have minimum essential (basic medical) coverage will owe a penalty unless they qualify for an exemption. […]
Will Health Insurance Soon Become Health Memberships?
With the passage of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), we saw a number of hospitals and provider groups being bought and merged with larger provider groups. This […]
IRS Releases Information and Forms for Satisfying the Individual Mandate and Claiming 2014 Premium Tax Credits
Although employers are not required to offer coverage during 2014, individuals are generally required to have health coverage during 2014 and must report on that coverage through their 2014 federal […]
