FCCI Insights | Healthcare (4)

1.3 Million Sign Up in Week 6

More than 1.3 million consumers signed up for health coverage through the Healthcare.gov online marketplace during the sixth week of open enrollment, according to the “weekly snapshot report” issued by the Department of Health and Human Services.

A total of 1,326,946 consumers selected insurance..

1.3 Million Sign Up in Week 6

Congress Suspends “Cadillac” and Medical Device Taxes

Congress Suspends “Cadillac” and Medical Device Taxes

Congress has delayed for two years implementation the Affordable Care Act’s controversial “Cadillac Tax” on costly plans, suspended for two years..

Help for Shoppers Added To HealthCare.gov

Help for Shoppers Added To HealthCare.gov

New consumer shopping aids are being made available to visitors to Healthcare.gov, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced.

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Federal Fees Cause States to Consider Own Exchanges

Federal Fees Cause States to Consider Own Exchanges

The pospect of stiff new fees for using the federal Healthcare.gov online marketplace is causing several states to consider launching their own ..

California Targets Neighborhoods With High Rates Of Uninsured

California Targets Neighborhoods With High Rates Of Uninsured

Covered California, the state’s Affordable Care Act insurance exchange, is intensifying efforts to sign people up in areas of the state that have..

Week 5 Plan Selections Top 800,000

Week 5 Plan Selections Top 800,000

The Healthcare.govonline marketplace was used by 804,338 consumers to select insurance plans during the fifth week of open enrollment, according to..

ACA Reporting Deadlines are Approaching

ACA Reporting Deadlines are Approaching

The IRS has issued a reminder of the deadlines for applicable large employers to file Affordable Care Act information reports, and pointed out that..

When Insurance Can Be Excluded From Income

When Insurance Can Be Excluded From Income

A memo from the IRS Chief Counsel clarifies when an employer’s payment for health insurance provided under a spouse’s group health plan can be..

ACA Is Benefiting Minorities

ACA Is Benefiting Minorities

The Affordable Care Act has significantly improved access to healthcare for African-Americans and Latinos, with those groups benefiting slightly..

How Will The Newly Insured Vote?

How Will The Newly Insured Vote?

As mllions of Ameicans have gained health insurance coverage under the Affordable Care Act, analysts are pondering whether this change in status..