Voting? – Average Health Premiums “Skyrocketed” After ACA
The Washington Times is reporting that a new study of insurance policies before and after the implementation of the Affordable Care Act “shows that average premiums have skyrocketed, for some groups by as much as 78 percent.” Average premiums for the 23-year-old demographic rose “dramatically,” with men in that age group seeing a 78.2 percent […]
Useful App: Medfax (Listed as One of the Best New Apps)
Need an independent, unbiased source of medical information about doctors, drugs, medical devices and hospitals? MedFax can be used to verify doctors, prescription drugs, medical devices and hospitals. It provides reports that allow consumers to make well-informed decisions regarding their healthcare. One of the largest information sources of its kind, MedFax has combined and cross-referenced […]
Section 125 Plans Allow Additional Mid-Year Changes
The IRS announced two new situations in which a participant may revoke his or her cafeteria plan election in order to purchase coverage through a marketplace (Exchange) established under the ACA. These provisions do not apply to FSAs. Change is permitted provided: Employee Enrolls in Marketplace Coverage The employee is eligible for a special enrollment period […]
New Preventive Care Services Schedule Now Available
Interim Final Rules related to the coverage of preventive services under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) were recently published. A complete list of required preventive services is available from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The following is a partial listing of preventive services required to be covered under Health […]