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Seniors Face Provider Accessibility Issues with Medicare Advantage Plans

Posted by Daniel Brown

· July 14, 2017

As Seniors Get Sicker, They’re More Likely To Drop Medicare Advantage Plans By Fred Schulte July 6, 2017 When Sol Shipotow enrolled in a new Medicare Advantage health plan earlier this year, he expected to keep the doctor who treats his serious eye condition. “That turned out not to be so,” said Shipotow, 83, who lives in Bensalem, Pa. Shipotow…

The Affordable Care Act Cadillac Tax

Posted by Daniel Brown

· October 13, 2015

Scheduled to take effect in 2018, the “Cadillac Tax” is a 40% non-deductible excise tax on employer-sponsored health coverage that provides high-cost benefits. On February 23, 2015, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued a notice covering a number of issues concerning the Cadillac Tax, and requested comments on the possible approaches that could ultimately be incorporated into proposed regulations. No…

July 22, 2015 – Renewal and Other Information about Your Group Medical Insurance

Posted by Daniel Brown

· July 24, 2015

With all the “news” and rumors about healthcare reform and the Affordable Care Act, it seems a perfect time to let our valued clients know what to expect in the months ahead and to remind you of some of the tasks that go with group benefits. We’re sorry that it’s long enough to cure the worst case of insomnia but…

May 1, 2015, NAHU Washington Update

Posted by Summit_WPadmin

· May 7, 2015

If You Like Your Cadillac, You Can Keep Your Cadillac On Tuesday, Representative Joe Courtney (D-CT) introduced H.R. 2050, legislation to repeal the PPACA’s Cadillac Tax, which will impose a 40% excise tax on health plans that exceed certain cost thresholds beginning in 2018. The Cadillac Tax was a late addition to the health reform law and was billed both…

April 30, 2015 – Assurant Health

Posted by Summit_WPadmin

· May 7, 2015

“MILWAUKEE (AP) — The parent company of Assurant Health said it will sell or shut down the insurer, which has struggled financially since the introduction of the federal Affordable Care Act.”

December 2013, Zane Benefits

Posted by Summit_WPadmin

· May 7, 2015

Why Have Health Insurance Brokers if We Have the Affordable Care Act? As the ACA continues to roll out, it’s becoming clear that health insurance brokers are needed to help consumers and small businesses navigate the changing regulations, health plan choices, and enrollment process. Health insurance brokers stand to become even more important to consumers and small businesses in the…

Seniors Face Provider Accessibility Issues with Medicare Advantage Plans

The Affordable Care Act Cadillac Tax

July 22, 2015 – Renewal and Other Information about Your Group Medical Insurance

May 1, 2015, NAHU Washington Update

April 30, 2015 – Assurant Health

December 2013, Zane Benefits

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