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Health Care: Changes Ahead for Employers, Workers

Health Care: Changes Ahead for Employers, Workers

on January 24, 2012 in On The Horizon

The implementation of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) is likely to trigger change in a medical insurance landscape that, until now, has been dominated by employer-sponsored plans. But plan sponsors are not sitting pat. Many either have implemented, or plan to activate, alterations to their existing medical plans, largely to avoid an excise [...]

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Preparing for Health Care Reform: The Summary of Benefits and Coverage

on November 16, 2011 in On The Horizon

The battle over health care reform is still raging in various federal and state courts and may even make its way to the Supreme Court. But insurers and plan administrators still have to prepare for the eventuality that the new law will take effect as scheduled in 2014. In August 2011, the Treasury Department, the [...]

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Health Insurance Plans: Understanding the Options

on August 26, 2011 in Health Planning

Selecting the right health insurance plan for you (and your family) is a very important decision. Choose the wrong one, and you could have to pay thousands in either unnecessarily high premiums or in nonreimbursed costs for your care. If you receive health insurance through your employer, your choices may be limited. Some employers offer [...]

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Stepping In When Your Parents Can No Longer Manage

on July 6, 2011 in Health Planning

It’s a decision most adults dread: having to take over the financial and day-to-day living decisions for parents who can no longer manage on their own. When caring for your parents, you may need to plan on three levels: managing finances, making health care decisions, and making sure their daily household needs are met. Finding [...]

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