by Admin | May 22, 2012 | Healthcare Reform, Insurance Laws, Insurance News, Obamacare
In regulations to be published in the May 23 Federal Register, the Internal Revenue Service provides guidance for individuals who enroll in qualified health plans through American Health Benefit Exchanges and claim the health insurance premium tax credit and for... by Admin | May 10, 2012 | Healthcare Reform, Illinois Health Insurance, Illinois Health Insurance Laws, Insurance News
Democratic and Republican leaders in the Illinois General Assembly have agreed to shelve a bill that would establish an Illinois health insurance exchange amid uncertainty created by the constitutional challenge to the federal health care overhaul before the U.S.... by Admin | Feb 22, 2012 | Healthcare Reform, Insurance Laws, Insurance News, Medicare
A summary of health reform initiatives which become effective in 2012: 2012 Changes to Medicare Make Part D cost sharing for full benefit dual eligible beneficiaries receiving home and community based care services equal to the cost sharing for those who receive... by Admin | Aug 25, 2011 | Healthcare Reform, Insurance Laws, Insurance News
The Department of Health and Human Services has issued new guidance stating that plan sponsors of all stand-alone Health Reimbursement Arrangements (HRAs) with rollover of unused funds in effect prior to September 23, 2010 will no longer be required to seek waivers... by Admin | May 10, 2010 | Healthcare Reform, Insurance Laws, Insurance News, Obamacare
Federal agencies are rushing young adult dependent coverage interim final rules into effect without going through the usual comment period. The Employee Benefits Security Administration, an arm of the U.S. Department of Labor, has posted a preliminary version of the... by Admin | Sep 13, 2009 | Insurance Laws, Insurance News
House Bill 2851 (HR 2851), otherwise known as Michelle’s Law, is a federal law that requires health plans and issuers of health insurance coverage to continue coverage for college students who are forced to take a leave of absence or change their enrollment...