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275,000 Select Plans in Week 8

Nearly 275,000 consumers selected health care plans through the online marketplace during the eighth week of open enrollment, according to the “weekly snapshot report” issued by the Department of Health and Human Services. The enrollment period ends Jan. 31, 2016.

The volume for..

275,000 Select Plans in Week 8
Reporting Deadlines Extended
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Reporting Deadlines Extended

The IRS has extended by almost two months the due date for providing employees with Affordable Care Act information forms, and provided an extra..
Medicaid and ACA Split the GOP
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Medicaid and ACA Split the GOP

For Republicans in Congress are finding themselves in the awkward position of arguing against the Affordable Care Act and its expansion of Medicaid..
About The New ACA Information Statements
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About The New ACA Information Statements

Recognizing that many individuals will receive new ACA information statements for the first time in 2016, the IRS issued a memo aimed at helping..
Medical Expenses a Burden for Low-Income Insureds
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Medical Expenses a Burden for Low-Income Insureds

The combined costs of premiums, deductibles and out-of-pocket expenses can exceed 20% of household income for some low-income individuals who..
Guidance on the Health Coverage Tax Credit
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Guidance on the Health Coverage Tax Credit

The IRS has issued to provide information regarding the health coverage tax credit, or HCTC. The 14-page notice explains who can..

“Pay or Play” Penalties For 2015 and 2016
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“Pay or Play” Penalties For 2015 and 2016

The IRS has announced the 2015 and 2016 “pay or play” penalties, adjusted for inflation, that may be imposed on employers who fail to comply with..
Why the Number of Employees Matters
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Why the Number of Employees Matters

Employer benefits, opportunities and requiremen under the Affordable Care Act are all dependent upon the employer’s workforce size, the IRS points..
The Information Employers Must Provide, and When
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The Information Employers Must Provide, and When

The IRS reminds employers that, beginning in 2016, the Affordable Care Act requires them and other providers of minimum essential coverage to report..
1.3 Million Sign Up in Week 6
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1.3 Million Sign Up in Week 6

More than 1.3 million consumers signed up for health coverage through the  online marketplace during the sixth week of open..