There has never been more change in a shorter period of time than now. Gain added certainty at a time when things couldn’t be more uncertain.
James Argue, a summer intern for BenStaff, did a lot of the grunt work to develop the 2 hour conversation we hope to have with owners. Frank Cardimen pushed for a message to help the American Healthcare system based on a conversation he and I had. He learned that there are plenty of hidden costs … Read more
In April, 2015 the IRS rules will surprise those who obtain the tax credit subsidy for their health coverage during 2014. This note is only the tip of the administrative nightmare coming.
The Obama administration has quietly adjusted key provisions of its signature healthcare law…
S&P says, “the ACA presents an opportunity for U.S. companies to radically redefine the role they play in the health care system.” There is $700 Billion to be saved by more closely decoding ACA.
Recently, at a conference, the speaker explained how the status quo, the new normal, is overwhelm. In their experience, ACA has brought about 4 years of tremendous change, and more change is on the way. They identified with industry professionals and explained, “it will be another couple years before a calm can set in.” Constant … Read more
This is a good example of good change coming as a result of reform. We’re opening up avenues of communication to CEO’s and owners to take more control over their benefit plans by being able to provide the research.
Mozilla CEO bullied…
“It was all about intimidation. The idea was to punish Eich harshly and publically so that no one in his shoes would ever dare to support traditional marriage again.”
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Reporting is an increasing burden for all plans. Our Actuaries can help with the required reporting.
A short quote from a frustrated customer trying to get into the government website.
Required employer notice explaining an employees ability to go to the marketplace to obtain coverage.
A returning customer reacting to sticker shock said, “WOW, I am a supporter of providing insurance for more people, but this is awful.”
Mike Rogers provides commentary on the roll-out of the ACA. A customer of BenStaff is quoted, they explain how they just received a 100% increase in cost because of reform.
Old “Blogger posts” have been consolidated into this one posting location. Over time I have posted blog pages, written articles, spoken on TV or been interviewed about employee benefits, healthcare, retirement and topics like that. I’ve not been consistent where these things have been located. If you know of posts I should retrieve, please let … Read more
MARCH 2010 Health reform was the initial plan but what we got was health insurance change. Here is a collection of quotes in late March, 2010. Aspen Institute CEO Walter Isaacson talks politics, media in Holliday Forum “The downside of the bill is that we shouldn’t make a change this big in a partisan fashion,” … Read more
March 26, 2010 happy birthday to me Wow, that’s all that can be said for the “hair raising” on the back of my neck. Since the signing of Health care reform in Washington March 23rd, my world has changed. In the last two weeks I have met with several new customers, designed a web page … Read more