Health Care Reform Still Stands – What Do Employers Need To Do Now?
On June 28th, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld the individual mandate and most of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA). Because the individual mandate was found to be […]
OVERVIEW OF MEDICAL LOSS RATIO REBATES
The Affordable Care Act requires health insurers to spend a minimum percentage of their premium dollars on medical claims and quality improvement. Insurers in the large group market must achieve […]
SUPREME COURT LARGELY UPHOLDS PPACA
Today, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld the individual mandate and most of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA). As expected, it was a close decision — 5-4 — […]
Compliance Alert! PREPARING FOR THE SUPREME COURT DECISION ON HEALTH CARE REFORM
The U.S. Supreme Court is expected to publish its decision on the legality of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, or PPACA (also called health care reform, HCR and […]
THE 2012 UBA HEALTH PLAN BENCHMARKING SURVEY HAS CLOSED AND THE WINNER OF THE NEW 32 GB IPAD IS…
THE WINNERS ARE: Herr Foods, Inc. and PREIT Services, LLC!!! Due to an overwhelming response to our 2012 UBA Health Plan Benchmarking Survey we are happy to announce that we […]
HHS Releases Guidance on Exchanges, Including Draft Exchange Blueprint and Rules for Federally Facilitated Exchanges and SHOPs
HHS has issued a flurry of guidance on Exchanges, including a draft blueprint for use by states establishing an Exchange, and an outline of the agency’s approach to implementing a […]
Final Regulations Address Individual Tax Credit for Coverage Purchased Through Exchange
The IRS has published final regulations addressing various aspects of the premium tax credit enacted as part of health care reform. The final regulations address a number of technical issues […]
Thomas Mangan Joins UBA As New CEO
The UBA Board has selected Thomas Mangan, an insurance industry leader with more than 20 years of experience in the employee benefit marketplace, to serve as chief executive officer, effective […]
Innovative Attends the 2012 Community Access Unlimited Golf Outing
Elizabeth, NJ – May 11, 2012 – While higher is not better on golf score cards the numbers turned in by the friends, supporters and community partners of Community Access […]
New Guidance on Summary of Benefits and Coverage Adds Safe Harbors
Starting on Sept. 23, 2012, health insurers and group health plans will be required to provide the summary of benefits and coverage (SBC) and the uniform glossary to consumers. On […]
