IRS Releases Draft 2017 Forms 1094 and 1095

The IRS has released draft versions of the Forms 1094-B, 1095-B, 1094-C, and 1095-C that employers and insurers will use in early 2018 to report on health coverage offered in the 2017 calendar year.  Learn more.

DOL Releases Updated Model CHIP Notice

An updated model notice for employers to provide information on eligibility for premium assistance under Medicaid or the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) is now available for download from the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL).  Learn more.

2018 Benefits Notices for Open Enrollment

The following list provides an overview of the key required health benefits notices that can be included in an employer's open enrollment materials for the 2018 plan year in order to satisfy its distribution obligations under federal law.  Learn more.

Important Aetna Funding Advantage Updates - Week of 8/14

AFA 4th quarter and January case submission dates: Remember to get your submissions in on time! Read more.

Aetna | Delaware 2018 Benefits Update

In the state of Delaware, our Aetna Funding Advantage  (AFA) plans require a minimum of 16 eligible and 10 enrolled employees. The content below has been updated to reflect that. Read more.

Aetna | Pennsylvania 2018 Benefits Update

Starting with January 1, 2018 effective dates, we will offer one ACA benefit option on three networks in Pennsylvania. Read more.

Highmark Update: Spending Account Client Communications

Clients have started to receive communications regarding their employees' HSA custodian changing from Bank of America to Acclaris, Inc. this November. Read more.

Leg Reg Review #27 - 08/21/2017

Governor Tom Wolf tapped Insurance Commissioner Teresa Miller as Acting Secretary of the Department of Human Services (DHS) effective August 21. Read more.

CMS Media Advisory: 2018 Health Insurance Exchanges Issuer County Map

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services today posted an update to the Health Insurance Exchanges Issuer County Map. Read more.

Senate panel to begin bipartisan hearings on stabilizing health insurance market

Senators looking for ways to stabilize the individual health insurance market will hear from governors and state health insurance commissioners at their first bipartisan hearings next month. Read more.

The IRS Is Still Enforcing The Individual Mandate, Despite What Many Taxpayers Believe

Taxpayers who do not have minimum essential coverage (through an employer, a government program, or individual insurance) or qualify for an exemption must pay an individual responsibility tax. Read more.

Heller: I hope we find 50th vote for ObamaCare repeal

Heller: I hope we find 50th vote for ObamaCare repeal © Greg Nash Sen. Dean Heller (R-Nev.) says in a new interview that he hopes ObamaCare repeal comes back up and Republicans can find the 50th vote to pass it. Read more.

McConnell: Next Steps on Obamacare are ‘Somewhat Murky’

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said Monday that the next steps for Congress on health care reform are "somewhat murky," but that Republicans in the Senate will talk with Democrats to see what sort of measures the two parties might be able to agree on. Read more.

Hike sought for workers' comp costs

Pennsylvania employers are facing a possible 6 percent hike in workers' compensation costs starting this fall, the steepest increase in 25 years. Read more.

Obamacare survives its latest threat — bare counties

President Donald Trump contends the health care law is “dead,” but residents of all but one county in America will be able to get an Obamacare health plan next year. Read more.

PinnacleHealth, UPMC move closer to union

A formal deal joining PinnacleHealth with the state's largest health system is expected to be finalized in early fall, officials said Friday. Read more.

House conservatives hope to revive Obamacare repeal vote

Conservatives in the House hope to revive the failed effort to gut the Affordable Care Act with a long-shot drive to force Speaker Paul D. Ryan (R-Wis.) to hold a vote to simply repeal the health-care law without a replacement. Read more.

Updates to the Find Local Help Tool

HealthCare.gov’s “Find Local Help” tool enables consumers, small employers, and employees of small employers to search for local agents and brokers, based on a ZIP code, city, or state, who can assist them throughout the Marketplace application and enrollment process. Read more.

Are You Ready for Open Enrollment?

Registration is Open for NAHU's FFM Agent and Broker Training for Plan Year 2018. Read more.

NOW LIVE: Plan Year 2018 Registration & Training for Agents and Brokers

Registration and training for plan year 2018 is now live! Log in to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Secure Portal or create an account to get started. Read more.

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