Kilpatrick | health reform

Cigna: Administration Releases New Guidance on HRAs and Section 1332 Waivers

By Scott Kilpatrick | Published Thu, Oct 25, 2018

Earlier this week, federal agencies released a proposed rule for Health Reimbursement Arrangements (HRAs) and updated guidance for Section 1332 … FULL STORY

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Cigna: IRS Extends Reporting Due Dates for 1095 Forms Sent to Individuals 2018

By Scott Kilpatrick | Published Thu, Jan 4, 2018

On December 22, 2017, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced extended deadlines for 2017 Minimum Essential Coverage (Section 6055) and … FULL STORY

Posted in Industry News | Tagged ACA, employer mandate, health insurance, health reform, HHS, IRS, large group, minimum essential coverage, minimum value, section 6055, section 6056, self-funded, small group | Comments Off

Employer Reporting Requirements under the ACA

By Scott Kilpatrick | Published Fri, Dec 22, 2017

Update 11/29/2018: The IRS extended the deadline for providing the statements to employees/individuals in 2019. No extension for the IRS … FULL STORY

Comments about Trump’s Executive Order on the ACA

By Scott Kilpatrick | Published Thu, Jan 26, 2017

On his first day in office, President Trump issued an Executive Order directing federal agencies to modify regulations under the … FULL STORY

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Cigna: IRS Extends Reporting Due Dates for 1095 Forms Sent to Individuals 2017

By Scott Kilpatrick | Published Mon, Nov 21, 2016

On November 18, 2016, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced extended deadlines for 2016 Minimum Essential Coverage (Section 6055) and … FULL STORY

Cigna: Summary of Changes to Forms 1094 & 1095 for 2016

By Scott Kilpatrick | Published Wed, Oct 5, 2016

On October 3, 2016, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released final 2016 Forms 1094-C and 1095-C and their accompanying instructions. … FULL STORY

Posted in Industry News | Tagged 2016, 2017, ACA, employer mandate, health insurance, health reform, HHS, IRS, large group, minimum essential coverage, minimum value, section 6055, section 6056, self-funded, small group | Comments Off

NAHU Announces New Technology Solutions for Members

By Scott Kilpatrick | Published Tue, Apr 14, 2015

In a recent email bulletin, the National Association of Health Underwriters (NAHU) announced a series of technology solutions (via vendor … FULL STORY

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Prohibition of Employer Contributions to Individual Health Plans

By Scott Kilpatrick | Published Thu, Nov 6, 2014

Employers cannot contribute towards the cost of individual health plans. They cannot do it on a pre-tax basis. They cannot … FULL STORY

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Minimum Essential Coverage (Individual Mandate) Reporting Requirements – Cigna

By Scott Kilpatrick | Published Wed, Jul 2, 2014

Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) reporting is required to help the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) administer compliance with the individual mandate. … FULL STORY

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UHC Announces “Skinny” Preventive Plan for 100+ ASO Groups

By Scott Kilpatrick | Published Wed, Dec 11, 2013

UHC announced structured plan designs available to self-funded employers with 100+ employees that are intended to satisfy the basic requirements … FULL STORY

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