The NEW Health Care Reform App: Everything You Need for Health Reform Compliance! Download the Exclusive NEW Health Care Reform App for the iPhone and iPad in the Apple App Store, search “MBPA.” The app is also available for download for Android smartphones in the Play Store. This app has all the information you need, […]
As the Affordable Care Act (ACA) continues to be implemented, it has created more work and administrative logistics to ensure your client’s needs are met. The MBPA is pleased to announce a new program to help you enroll your clients into ACA products onsite, digitally and via phone. This gives you more time to consult […]
As the world of Health Care Reform continues to unfold, changing the landscape of the insurance, industry it’s important to know who you can partner with. The Michigan Business & Professional Association (MBPA) has been a partner to the independent agent community and we will continue to help support and advocate for agents as we […]
Early this month the United States House of Representatives passed a bill, H.R. 4118 “Suspending the Individual Mandate Penalty Law Equals Fairness Act”. This piece of legislation would delay the enactment of certain penalties related to the expansion of the health insurance coverage established by the Affordable Care Act (ACA). It would delay for one […]
By Bonnie Bochniak Vice President, Government Relations MBPA/MFBA March 31, 2014 – Early this month the United States House of Representatives passed a bill, H.R. 4118 “Suspending the Individual Mandate Penalty Law Equals Fairness Act.” This piece of legislation would delay the enactment of certain penalties related to the expansion of the health insurance coverage […]
By M. Scott Bowen Lottery Commissioner The Michigan Lottery is going to make Fantasy 5 and Classic Lotto 47 players do a double take with a new “add-on” game, EZmatch! Starting April 15, players will be able to add EZmatch to a Fantasy 5 or Classic Lotto 47 wager for just $1. Five EZmatch numbers […]
By Bonnie Bochniak Recently another delay was announced in regards to the Affordable Care Act (ACA) by the U.S. Treasury Department, on February 10th, 2014. The U.S. Treasury Department states that, approximately 96 percent of employers are small businesses that have fewer than 50 workers. This newest change to the ACA will allow more […]
Michigan voters could be deciding a lot more than who is simply elected Michigan’s 49th Governor in November should an activist organization named “Raise Michigan” have their way. The group submitted ballot proposal language to the Department of State’s Bureau of Elections for consideration on February 10, 2014. If they are successful in gathering the […]
New consent agenda saves between 6 to 8 weeks of processing time. As cold as it is, spring and summer are on their way! The Michigan Liquor Control Commission (MLCC) began last year a new consent agenda permission process allowing for quicker turnaround time for outdoor service requests from existing on-premises locations. This was another […]
By MBPA Staff March 11, 2014 – On February 24, 2014 the U.S. Departments of Labor, Treasury, and Health and Human Services announced the final regulations implementing the 90-day limit on waiting periods for group health insurance. Beginning with plan years starting on or after January 1, 2014, group health plans are required to comply […]
