Leg Reg Review #15 - 04/10/2017
By a 114-84 vote April 4, the Pennsylvania House voted to send the Republican-crafted State Budget Bill to the Senate. Read more.
NAHU Federal Action Center
Welcome to the home for NAHU's federal legislative priorities. Within NAHU's Federal Action Center, you as a member can participate in Operation SHOUT and stay engaged in NAHU's grassroots operations. Read more.
4/25 PAHU Statewide Symposium
PAHU statewide symposium is exactly 2 weeks away and we have some exciting news. Read more.
5/19 CPAHU Annual Golf Outing
Join the Central Pennsylvania Association of Health Underwriters on May 19th at the Armitage Golf Club. Read more.
Highmark Update - Changes to the Explanation of Benefits Mailing Cycle
Effective May 1, 2017, the explanation of benefits (EOBs) mailing cycle will transition from a seven day cycle to a twenty-five day cycle. Read more.
Penn State Health to absorb Lancaster County doctor group
Penn State Health plans to bring one of Lancaster County's largest physician groups under its umbrella this fall, the Derry Township-based health system said Tuesday. Read more.
IRS Struggles to Enforce Employer Health Mandate
Employers have had a hard time meeting the Affordable Care Act health coverage reporting requirements, and the Internal Revenue Service has had a hard time monitoring employer compliance. Read more.
Self-insurance bill passes House vote
The House on Wednesday passed a bill that could protect and keep costs down for small and mid-sized self-insured employers. Read more.
Ryan on ObamaCare overhaul: 'Real progress' being made
House Speaker Paul Ryan announced Thursday that “real progress” is being made in a revamped effort by Republicans to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act, or ObamaCare. Read more.
Trying to Revive Health Bill, G.O.P. Adds $15 Billion for Sickest Americans
Under intense pressure from President Trump, House Republicans took a small step Thursday to revive legislation to dismantle the Affordable Care Act, adding a $15 billion fund to help insurers pay claims for their sickest customers. Read more.
Congressional Republicans Continue Working on Possible Path Forward for Health Reform
As congressional groups met this week to work out their differences in the wake of the decision two weeks ago to scrap the American Health Care Act (AHCA), President Donald Trump made a late plea on Wednesday urging Congress to vote on a repeal of the ACA before they left town for their two-week Spring Recess. Read more.
Employers want lawmakers to curb rising pharma costs
A majority of employers say they were relieved to see the GOP’s repeal and replace plan fizzle out last month, and instead have their own ideas on how to best reform healthcare and how to rein in costs. Read more.
HSA education will be key in Trump era
Although the American Health Care Act’s defeat has led to uncertainty on the specifics of healthcare reform, there is relative consensus in one area: the use of health savings accounts. Read more.
No ‘Death Spiral’: Insurers May Soon Profit From Obamacare Plans, Analysis Finds
In contrast to the dire pronouncements from President Trump and other Republicans, the demise of the individual insurance market seems greatly exaggerated, according to a new financial analysis released Friday. Read more.
Freedom Caucus Chair: We'll Back AHCA If Changes Discussed With WH Included
The chair of the conservative House Freedom Caucus, Rep. Mark Meadows (R-NC), said on Thursday morning that if offers from the White House for changes to the bill to repeal Obamacare come through, most of the Freedom Caucus will support the legislation. Read more.
Update: Will Obamacare’s Individual Mandate Be Enforced?
We’ve been receiving a lot of questions about the Affordable Care Act’s shared responsibility provision (i.e. the individual mandate) and whether or not it will be enforced this tax season and in the future. Read more.
April 19th | Disability Income 101 Lunch & Learn
Are you protecting your clients most valuable asset, their income? You might insure their home, their cars and provide life insurance, but the fact is that 43% of all people age 40 will experience a long-term disability prior to age 65. Register now.
April 27th | Starmark's New Product: A Game Changer Webinar
Starmark has released a new and innovative product for 5-1-17 effective dates and beyond. Join us and Gino Hambardello, Starmark Sales Consultant, on April 27th at 2pm to learn more. Register now.
ACA Update Webinar
Since the passage of the Affordable Care Act Law in 2010, there has been incredible change in the Individual and Group Health insurance industry with products and in the way they are sold and paid for. With a new Federal Administration in place, more changes will be ahead of all of us. Register now.
ACA Update Webinar Archives
Click here to view the archived videos of the ACA Update Webinar.
