Spending Bill Tax and Fee Delays Include “Cadillac Tax” and Health Insurance Industry Fee
Attached to the 1/22/18 short term spending bill passed by Congress are delays of three taxes under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), and a six-year extension of the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP).
Important Notice: Maryland-based employers who renewed or began health coverage 1/1/18
In 2016, Maryland passed a Contraceptive Equity Act requiring commercial health insurance plans to provide coverage for male sterilization service without a co-payment, co-insurance or deductible.
New York Paid Family Leave Effective January 1, 2018
Effective January 1, 2018, all employees working in New York will be covered by the state’s temporary disability insurance law which provides eligible employees with paid, job protected leave of absence
Potential ACA Impacts of the Tax Reform Bill
On 12/2/17 the Senate passed an amended version of the House Tax Reform Bill. The Senate bill includes a permanent repeal of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) individual mandate, beginning in 2019.
Important Healthcare Announcement: Executive Order on Affordable Care Act (ACA)
The 10/12/17 EO provides guidance and makes one immediate change to Cost-Sharing Reduction (CSR) Payments following the 10/6/17 Interim Final Rule on contraceptive coverage.