Health Care Reform eNewsletters
Our eNewsletter series is an online news resource designed to help you understand the effect of regulatory changes, including the Affordable Care Act (ACA), on you and your plan members.
All eNewsletters are in PDF format.
Topics |
Issue Date |
IRS rules for Employer Shared Responsibility reporting
IRS: Educational information on individual Shared Responsibility reporting
Updated Health Care Reform Guide |
April 2016 |
| Reporting deadlines extended |
February 2016 |
Transitional Reinsurance
Cadillac Tax delayed for two years
Covering Preventive Services
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January 2016 |
Taking a look ahead to 2016
MA 1099-HC requirements for December 31
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December 2015 |
Register by November 16 for transitional reinsurance fee
Coverage for Screening Mammography
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November 2015 |
Transitional reinsurance fee
Excise tax comment period open until Oct. 1
ICD-10 FAQ
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September 2015 |
ICD-10 update
Same sex marriage is now the law of the land
Agencies issue final rule on SBCs
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August 2015 |
IRS clarifies Forms 1094 & 1095 reporting
CMS releases cost sharing FAQ
Next PCORI fee due July 31
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July 2015 |
DOL: Non-grandfathered plans must cover preventive services
Maximum HSA contributions released
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June 2015 |
Proposed rule for ADA wellness programs
How much reinsurance contributions has CMS collected?
FAQs on proposed SBC changes
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May 2015 |
IRS Issues Further Guidance, Seeks Comment on Cadillac Tax
Final Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters Fact Sheet
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April 2015 |
Employer Shared Responsibility Payments and How to Calculate
Forms 1094 and 1095 Finalized
Certificates of Credible Coverage to Continue
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March 2015 |
Proposed SBC, Uniform Glossary Rules Revisions
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February 2015 |
2015 Reminders
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January 2015 |
Reminders for 2015
Health Plan Identifier Delayed
Out-of-Pocket maximum limits for next year
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December 2014 |
Obtain a HPID by November 5
Register by November 15 for Transitional Reinsurance Fee
Health insurance coverage reporting
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November 2014 |
Transitional reinsurance and contribution program; file layout
Reminders: Medicare Part D; GLBA; WHCRA
Out-of-pocket maximum limits
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October 2014 |
Transition relief under IRS 6055, 6056
Reminder: Obtain a Health Plan Identifier by November 5
Cost-Sharing limits for 2015
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September 2014 |
Transitional Reinsurance Fee
Update on 90-day waiting period limitation
Supreme Court: Certain closely held for-profit companies can opt out of contraceptive coverage; FAQ issued
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August 5, 2014 |
PCORI reminder released
New FAQ — Set 19 released
(May 2014)
Obtain a Health Plan Identifier by November 5
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July 3, 2014 |
Transitional relief for implementing Employer Shared Responsibility for 2015
Updated U.S. Preventive Services Task Force list
FAQ: Set 18 (Released January 2014)
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March 18, 2014 |
Overview of 2013 Topics
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December 17, 2013 |
New rule may warrant updates to plan sponsor’s Notice of Privacy Practices
Reminder: Updated requirements for the Summary of Benefits and Coverage
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November 26, 2013 |
Updated U.S. Preventive Services Task Force list
New guidance on employer health reimbursement arrangements
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November 12, 2013 |
Final rules for incentives for Nondiscriminatory Wellness Programs
Reminder: New benefit and coverage changes effective January 1, 2014
Updated requirements for the Summary of Benefits and Coverage
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October 22, 2013 |
Health Care Reform: A Guide for Self-Funded Plans
Complying with the 90-day waiting period
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October 8, 2013 |
Employee Notifications due October 1: New FAQ
Reminder: New requirements for the SBC
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September 24, 2013 |
Health Insurance Marketplace Employee Notification
Contraceptive Coverage Requirements: Final Regulations
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September 10, 2013 |
Health Care Reform: A Guide for Self-Funded Plans
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August 23, 2013 |
Benefit Changes 2014
HSA Limit 2014
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August 13, 2013 |
Health Care Reform Guide for Plan Members
PCORI Fee Deadline
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July 23, 2013 |
Employee Notifications
PCORI Fee Reminder
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July 9, 2013 |
