As we previously reported, in June 2014, the U.S. Supreme Court confirmed in Burwell v. Hobby Lobby that closely-held corporations with religious owners could “opt out” from the Affordable Care Act’s (“ACA” or “Act”) requirement that they pay for insurance coverage of certain birth control when the particular contraception conflicts with the owners’ religious
Affordable Care Act
The Affordable Care Act Part Three – Upcoming Requirements & the Impact Recent Judicial Decisions Have on the ACA
This is the last of our three part series on the Affordable Care Act (“ACA” or “Act”), commonly known as “ObamaCare.” This post discusses upcoming requirements under the ACA and judicial decisions that have impacted or may impact future requirements of the Act.
Employer Mandate
As we previously reported, the Employer Mandate for employers with…
The Affordable Care Act Part Two – Preparing for 2015
This is the second of a three part series on the Affordable Care Act (“ACA” or “Act”), commonly known as “ObamaCare.” This post discusses the Employer Mandate, which takes effect January 1, 2015, and certain reporting requirements that will also take effect beginning in 2015.
The Employer Mandate
On January 1, 2015, the so-called “Employer…
The Affordable Care Act – Where Are We Now?
This is the first of a three part series on the Affordable Care Act (“ACA” or “Act”), commonly known as “ObamaCare.”
The ACA was signed into law in March of 2010 with the goals of increasing the quality and affordability of health insurance, lowering the uninsured rate by expanding public and private insurance coverage, and…
U.S. Department Of Labor Issues Model Notices Of Health Insurance Options
By October 1, 2013, most employers will be required to provide their current employees and new hires with notices of health insurance options. The notice is required to, among other things, inform employees of the existence of the health insurance marketplace created by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (“ACA” a/k/a “Obamacare”) and to…