Health Care Reform ACA News & Alerts
As a health benefits administrator we know how important it is for plan sponsors to understand how the health care reform law is changing the future of health care benefits.
Health care reform was signed into law in 2010, but its provisions go into effect in phases between now and 2020. For your convenience, here are some of the key provisions listed by their effective dates. Click on the key provision for more information.
All news items are in PDF format.
Key Provision |
Effective Date |
| Transition relief from IRS – Codes 6055 and 6056 |
September 14, 2014 |
| Transitional Reinsurance Program |
November 15, 2014 |
| Obtain a health plan identifier by November 5, 2014. |
November 5, 2014 |
| Updated U.S. Preventive Services Task Force List (February 2014) |
Various |
| Employer Shared Responsibility Transitional Relief |
2015 Plan Year |
| Updated U.S. Preventive Services Task Force List (November 2013) |
Various |
| Nondiscriminatory Wellness Programs |
January 1, 2014 |
| Contraceptive Coverage Requirements — Final Regulations |
January 1, 2014 |
| Benefit and Coverage Changes for 2014 |
January 1, 2014 |
| Health Insurance Marketplace Employee Notifications |
October 1, 2013 |
| Summary of Benefits and Coverage (SBC) Update |
January 1, 2014 |
| Affordable Care Act FAQs |
Various |
| Reinsurance Fee |
January 1, 2014 |
| Employer Shared Responsibility |
January 1, 2014 |
| Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) Fee |
July 31, 2013 |
| W-2 Employer Reporting Requirement |
January 1, 2013 |
| Patient-Centered Outcomes Research (PCOR) |
October 1, 2012 |
| Summary of Benefits and Coverage (SBC) |
September 23, 2012 |
| Women’s Preventive Services |
August 1, 2012 |
| Medical Loss Ratio |
August 1, 2012 |
| Health FSAs/HRAs OTC limitations |
January 1, 2011 |
| Claims and Appeals Processing |
September 23, 2010 |
| Preventive Care |
September 23, 2010 |
| Dollar Limits and Pre-Existing Exclusions |
September 23, 2010 |
| Dependent Coverage to age 26 |
September 23, 2010 |
| Early Retiree Application Available |
June 1, 2010 |
| Early Retiree Introduction |
June 1, 2010 |
| Grandfathered Plans |
March 23, 2010 |
| HCR Implication on Self-Funding |
March 23, 2010 |
The information on this web site is not intended to provide either legal or tax advice. Readers should consult with their legal counsel or professional advisors to determine the effects of all statutes and regulations on their plans.
