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Proposed Rules for Association Health Plans

Story By: Todd Morrow | Posted: Mon, Jan 15, 2018

Last October President Trump signed an executive order directing the Department of Labor (DOL), Health and Humana Services (HHS) and … FULL STORY

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President Trump Signs Executive Order and Ends CSR Payments

Story By: Todd Morrow | Posted: Mon, Oct 16, 2017

On October 12, 2017, President Trump signed an Executive Order focused on three areas of regulation. There are no firm … FULL STORY

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Trump and Health Care Reform 2.0

Story By: Scott Kilpatrick | Posted: Thu, Feb 23, 2017

(Originally posted on Nov 23, 2016; revised over time.)

The future of our health care system and how it will change … FULL STORY

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Affiliate with Kilpatrick for Individual Products – 2016

Story By: Scott Kilpatrick | Posted: Mon, Aug 1, 2016

Affiliate with Kilpatrick Companies as your General Agent for individual (under 65) business for 2016 calendar year and the 2017 … FULL STORY

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UHC Will Stop Selling Individual Comprehensive Medical Plans in TX in 2017

Story By: Scott Kilpatrick | Posted: Tue, May 31, 2016

Today, UHC announced that they will stop selling individual medical plans in Texas on and off exchange in 2017. UHOne … FULL STORY

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Aetna to Discontinue PPO Plans in TX Small Group Aug 2016

Story By: Scott Kilpatrick | Posted: Mon, Apr 18, 2016

Effective Aug 1, 2016, Aetna will discontinue offering PPO-based plans in the Texas small group, community rated market. Aetna will … FULL STORY

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CMS Extends Small Group Transitional Relief Policies through 2017

Story By: Scott Kilpatrick | Posted: Thu, Mar 10, 2016

On Mon, Feb 29, 2016, CMS issued a final extension addressing the transitional policy for non-grandfathered plans that are not … FULL STORY

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Employer Reporting Scenarios by Group Size and Plan Type

Story By: Scott Kilpatrick | Posted: Thu, Jan 21, 2016

Beginning in 2016, large employers and employers who offer self-funded plans are responsible for reporting information to their employees. The … FULL STORY

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IRS PCORI Fee Updates

Story By: Scott Kilpatrick | Posted: Fri, Oct 9, 2015

The article tracks the applicable PCORI fee amounts that self-funded employers are required to pay by plan year and the … FULL STORY

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Alert: Small Group will Stay 2-50 in Texas

Story By: Scott Kilpatrick | Posted: Thu, Oct 8, 2015

Yesterday, President Obama signed the PACE Act into law. The law permanently establishes the definition of a small employer as … FULL STORY

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