Posted on February 11, 2014
On February 10, 2014, the U.S. Treasury Department issued a Fact Sheet and Final Regulations Implementing Employer Shared Responsibility under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) for 2015. Highlights of the Final Regulations include: Employers with fewer than 100 employees get a 1-year delay: They will not have to comply until 2016. This applies to employers […]
Posted on November 14, 2013
Current Pediatric Dental Benefit Covered to age 12 Diagnostic Oral Exam Comprehensive Exam Bitewing x-rays Complete x-ray series and panoramic film Single x-rays Preventive Cleaning Fluoride treatment Still Available for Large Group Customers NEW Small Group ACA mandated Benefit Covered to age 19 Diagnostic Oral Exam Comprehensive Exam Bitewing x-rays Complete x-ray series and panoramic […]
Posted on November 14, 2013
Current Fitness program Reimbursement of $150 per family per Calendar year for Qualifying fitness club membership Weight Watchers® Personal trainer fees Aerobic/wellness classes School and town sports registration fees ACA required fitness benefit Must be “equivalent” to the benchmark plan. Considered an Essential Health Benefit with no annual dollar limit allowed Addition of 3 Massage […]
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 […]
Posted on June 25, 2013
(print) OVERVIEW: On May 8, 2013, the Department of Labor (DOL) provided temporary guidance on the Employee Notice of Exchange. The Affordable Care Act created a new section of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), requiring certain employers to provide notice to employees of coverage options available through the health insurance Marketplace or an exchange, […]
Posted on May 15, 2013
OVERVIEW: This is a temporary fee, beginning in 2014, to fund a reinsurance pool to help stabilize premiums in the individual health insurance market for those with pre-existing conditions. This annual fee is based on a cost per covered member in employer plans during calendar years 2014 through 2016. The 2014 rate is $63 per year ($5.25 per month) […]