Many employers are so focused on the costs and resources associated with Obamacare compliance that they’re woefully unprepared for a crisis that could develop right under their noses – one that may prove very costly in the long run. [Read more...]
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9 questions to ask when picking (or changing) a benefits broker
Between Obamacare’s complex compliance challenges and the growing need for top-notch benefits to recruit and retain top talent, the demand for skilled benefits brokers has grown exponentially in recent years. So how can HR pros be sure their brokers have their back? [Read more...]
Early reports: Obamacare premiums coming in lower than expected
Some early numbers on Obamacare insurance premiums are in, and they’re not looking nearly as bad as many feared. [Read more...]
What would it cost to repeal Obamacare?
At this point, with federal agencies already having spent billions to make sure Obamacare hits its implementation deadline of Jan. 1, 2014, would it be economically feasible for House Republicans to continue to push for the law’s repeal? [Read more...]
Obamacare springs new, expensive contractor misclassification penalty
If you’re growing tired of the huge compliance responsibilities Obamacare’s created, you won’t like this: The Affordable Care Act (ACA) will now require employers to put even more effort into making sure workers are classified correctly. [Read more...]
16 powerful quotes about Obamacare
Following the white-hot debate over Obamacare is like watching at a car accident – you can’t look away. So as a public service, we’ve gathered the pithiest statements from both sides of the aisle. [Read more...]
Push to kill FSA ‘use-it-or-lose-it’ rule: Will new bill pass?
Since the creation of the rule back in 1984, there have been a number of bills that have failed to repeal the IRS’ controversial “use-it-or-lose-it” rule governing health-based flexible spending accounts (FSAs). But thanks in part to Obamacare, there’s reason to believe the repeal may finally happen now. [Read more...]
DOL issues new guidance on Obamacare’s 90-day waiting period
By now you know that under Obamacare, if you’re going to offer affordable health coverage to employees, you cannot make employees wait longer than 90 days to be eligible for that coverage. Now the feds have given us proposed rules on what it means when it says “90 days” – and yes, of course, the rules are tricky. [Read more...]
Think Obamacare’s confusing for you? Look at this …
It’s a sad state of affairs: As full implementation of Obamacare draws closer, it appears the law isn’t getting any less confusing. Just take a look at some of these stats: [Read more...]
House: 2014 projected health care premium increases by state
The House Energy and Commerce Committee worked with staffers from two Senate committees to create a list of projected health care premium increases by state. [Read more...]
