OSHA Requires Certain Employers to Electronically Submit Injury and Illness Data

The U.S. Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) has issued a final rule that (among other things) requires certain employers to electronically submit injury and illness data. Learn more.

HHS Releases Final Rule on Civil Rights Provisions of the ACA

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has released a final rule to amend section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), which prohibits discrimination in certain health programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex. Learn more.

Updated Information 5-13-16: Capital BlueCross Federally Facilitated Health Insurance Marketplace Member Data Match Issues

On Monday, April 11th, Capital released a mailing to 3,500 members with a data match issue on the Health Insurance Marketplace. Read more.

Capital BlueCross HSA and FSA Funding Guides for Benefit Wallet

BenefitWallet is providing an HSA Funding Guide, FSA Funding Guide and Uploading Contribution Files Guide for employers. Read more.

Easier implementation with Aetna Funding Advantage in PA, DE, WV

Aetna Funding Advantage is changing the way small businesses think about self-funding. Read more.

FTC v. Penn State Hershey Medical Center: Speedbump or Roadblock for FTC’s Hospital Merger Winning Streak?

On May 9, 2016, District Judge John E. Jones III of the Middle District of Pennsylvania denied the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s motion for a preliminary injunction against Penn State Hershey Medical Center and PinnacleHealth System. Read more.

Why employers in retail, hospitality should consider minimum-value plans

Every industry has been affected by the changes brought on by the Affordable Care Act, but hospitality and retail employers are dealing with arguably the biggest challenge when it comes to compliance. Read more.

Highmark Sues U.S. Over Affordable Care Act

Major insurer Highmark Inc. is suing the federal government, arguing it is owed money under the Affordable Care Act, a move that opens yet another front in the continuing legal battles over the 2010 health law. Read more.

Doctors' group blasts Highmark plan as “half-a-loaf” solution

Doctors are criticizing a compensation plan developed by Highmark in an effort to resolve concerns about the insurer's recent cuts to physician reimbursement. Read more.

Judge strikes down Obama health law insurance subsidy in victory for House GOP

A federal judge struck down a portion of President Obama’s signature Affordable Care Act health law Thursday, ruling that Obama exceeded his authority in unilaterally funding a provision that sent billions of dollars in subsidies to health insurers. Read more.

FTC, attorney general appeal ruling on Hershey-Pinnacle merger

Federal and state authorities are continuing their efforts to block a merger of the Milton S. Hershey Medical Center and PinnacleHealth System. Read more.

Weekly PPACA Update Conference Call

In a continuing effort to assist our agent-partners in getting the information needed to flourish within the under 65 group and individual markets in Pennsylvania, we are holding weekly live webinars. They will serve as a place to get your questions answered and discuss topics and strategies that will lead to your continued success in the health insurance market. Register once and you'll be signed up for all of the 2016 Weekly PPACA Conference Calls. Register now.

Weekly PPACA Conference Call Archives

Click here to view the archived recordings of the PPACA Conference Calls.