The Affordable Care Act was passed in 2010, and new rules and stipulations are being phased in over time. Here is a look at some of the upcoming changes in the next 18 months, under the Affordable Care Act. 2013 October 1 — Open enrollment in the Health Insurance Marketplace …
Health Care Mandate Delayed for Employers with 50+ Employees
The Obama Administration has extended the time employers with more than 50 employees have, to offer health insurance to their employees, or face a per-employee penalty. The mandate was originally scheduled to start in 2014 and has now been extended to 2015. The extension was prompted by complaints that the …
Pediatric Dental Benefit Requirements Lifted for Covered California Health Insurance Plans
The California health insurance exchange known as Covered California recently lifted the requirement of health plans to include pediatric dental benefits. This essentially means that dental benefits won’t be required to be a part of qualified health plans (QHPs). Carriers offering plans through the exchange, however, will still be required …
American Medical Association Declares Obesity a Disease
The American Medical Association (AMA) has officially classified obesity as a disease nearly 15 years after the National Institutes of Health did so in 1998. Since the AMA is considered the nation’s leading physician organization, the impact of the AMA’s decision to classify obesity as a disease will likely be …
Impact of the Affordable Care Act on Young People
There has been much debate in the news recently about how young adults will fare under the new healthcare law in terms of the cost of health insurance. Under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) insurers will not be allowed to sell individual coverage to adults 64 or older with a …
How the Mandatory Health Care Law Will Affect California Businesses
The healthcare mandate will require that all Californians have health insurance as of January 2014, with some exceptions. Many businesses are rightfully concerned about how this will affect them. The answer essentially comes down to the size of the business. Impact on Businesses with Fewer than 50 Full-Time Employees Small …
What Kind of Health Plans Will Be Available Through Covered California?
Most Californians will be required to purchase health insurance under the Affordable Care Act as of January 2014. Those who aren’t exempt from the requirement will face a penalty if they don’t purchase insurance. In response to the new requirement, an insurance marketplace called Covered California was formed. It is …
Will the New Health Care Law Increase California Health Insurance Premiums?
Under the Affordable Care Act, Californians and all Americans will be required to carry health insurance or pay a penalty as of 2014, with some exceptions. Ultimately, the Affordable Care Act is intended to provide comprehensive and affordable coverage for everyone. Individuals seeking coverage under Covered California cannot be denied …
Rates Revealed for California’s Health Insurance Exchange
In 2014 most Americans will be required to carry health insurance under the Affordable Care Act, whether through an employer-sponsored plan, an individual plan or Medicaid. In response to the mandatory insurance requirement, California created a health insurance exchange called Covered California, designed to help individuals who do not receive …
Picking a California Medicare Supplement Plan
Medicare is a quality program designed to help seniors cover their costs of their healthcare, but it does leave some important gaps in coverage. Fortunately, seniors with California Medicare can seek out supplemental plans to fill those gaps while keeping it affordable to pay for care. It’s unfortunate that Medicare …