Monthly Archives: August 2013

IMPORTANT UPDATE: Facts for Employers: Temporary Guidance- Employee Notice of Exchange

Posted on August 29, 2013

This Employer Blast updates HNE’s Facts for Employers: Temporary Guidance – Employee Notice of Exchange (June 25, 2013) in which we noted that the Massachusetts Health Connector intended to issue guidance specific to Massachusetts employers. Yesterday, the Health Connector issued its streamlined, Massachusetts-specific template that Massachusetts employers can use to satisfy the ACA marketplace notification […]

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Maximum Out-of-Pocket for Health Care

Posted on August 28, 2013

Frequently Asked Questions for Sponsors of Self-Insured Health Plans What is Maximum Out-of-Pocket (“MOOP”)? MOOP is the most that a plan member is required to pay for health care services during a plan year. Which member costs are applied to a member’s MOOP? The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (‘ACA”) has standardized which costs […]

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Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce Names Health New England Employer of Choice for 2013

Posted on August 22, 2013

Health New England (HNE) is the recipient of the Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce Employer of Choice Award in the non-manufacturing category.  “We are very proud to be recognized as an employer of choice in our region. HNE is committed to fostering a culture of high performance. HNE’s associates receive ongoing education/training, coaching/professional development, comprehensive wellness […]

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Facts for Employers: Special Enrollment Opportunity in Response to DOMA Decision

Posted on August 12, 2013

OVERVIEW:  On June 26, the Supreme Court has ruled that Section 3 of the Federal Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) is unconstitutional.  As a result, the federal government generally will recognize marriages valid under state law, including those between same-sex couples. Health New England plans already cover same sex spouses. Why is HNE offering a […]

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