Rep. Jim Stamas is sponsoring House Bill 5046. Michigan’s restaurant patrons could soon be bringing more than just their appetites with them the next time they visit their favorite restaurant. House Bill 5046 sponsored by Representative Jim Stamas would allow a consumer who is not prohibited from possessing wine, to bring and […]
Nov. 26, 2013 Question: In 2014, will an employee’s nonworking spouse be eligible for premium credits or subsidies on the Exchange if (1) the employee’s employer does not offer medical coverage to employee’s spouse or (2) the employer offers medical coverage to the employee spouse’s but does not pay for any portion of the premium […]
Nov. 26, 2013 – The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced on November 22, 2013 that individuals will have an extra week to enroll in coverage effective January 1, 2014. The delay is to account for technical issues experienced with the website healthcare.gov. The original December 15th deadline for individuals applying for coverage […]
By Scott Foster President, Wellco Nov. 26, 2013 – In the words of actress Lauren Bacall, “Standing still is the fastest way of moving backward in a rapidly changing world.” Businesses today face many challenges in their efforts to keep moving forward. One of the most pressing, especially for companies with their eyes on the […]
By Kristi R. Gauthier, Esq. Clark Hill PLC Nov. 26, 2013 – The concept of “affordable” coverage comes up frequently when trying to navigate the complex rules under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (“PPACA”). While it is a defined term, it has different meanings depending on whether you are trying to understand compliance […]
Nov. 26, 2013 – The Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services and the Treasury on Nov. 8, 2013 jointly issued a final rule increasing parity between mental health/substance use disorder benefits and medical/surgical benefits in group and individual health plans. The final rule issued implements the Paul Wellstone and Pete Domenici Mental Health […]
By Bonnie Bochniak Vice President, Government Relations MBPA/MFBA Nov. 26, 2013 – The office of Governor Rick Snyder has submitted the waiver amendment needed to expand Michigan’s Medicaid eligibility, capturing individuals with incomes up to 133 percent of the federal poverty level, which is roughly $15,000 a year for a single person. This waiver also […]
By Larry Grudzien, J.D. Nov. 26, 2013 President Obama announced on November 14, 2013 that the Administration will allow health insurers to continue certain coverage in the individual and small group market which would have not otherwise met the market reform requirements of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). This change raises significant questions and operational […]
From: BenefitsPro By Kathryn Mayer, October 31, 2013 Nov. 26, 2013 – Use-it-or-lose-it is no more. The U.S. Department of the Treasury and the IRS on Thursday issued a notice modifying the longstanding “use-or-lose” rule for health flexible spending arrangements. Participants now can carry over up to $500 of their unused balances remaining at the […]
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