Senate Rejects Efforts to Repeal The ACA

OVERVIEW In the early morning hours of July 28, 2017, members of the U.S. Senate voted 49-51 to reject a “skinny” version of a bill to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act (ACA), called the Health Care Freedom Act (HCFA). This was the final vote of the Senate’s...

Senate Draft of the ACA Replacement Bill

  OVERVIEW On June 22, 2017, Republicans in the U.S. Senate released a draft of their proposal to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act (ACA), called the Better Care Reconciliation Act (BCRA). The Senate bill closely mirrors the proposal passed in the House...

IRS Change May Affect The Individual Mandate

  OVERVIEW The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has signaled a change in how it monitors compliance with the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) individual mandate. Under this change, tax returns will no longer be automatically rejected if they do not certify whether the...

Congress Clears Path for ACA Repeal

  OVERVIEW On Jan. 13, 2017, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a budget resolution for fiscal year 2017 to begin the process of repealing the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The budget resolution—which was approved by the U.S. Senate on the preceding day—does...

Dental Insurance – What You Need to Know

Dental Insurance – What You Need to Know Aside from protecting your smile, dental care ensures good oral and overall health. Several studies suggest that oral diseases, such as periodontitis (gum disease), can affect other areas of your body—including your...

Health Insurance Marketplace and Exchanges

Health Care Reform: Health Insurance Marketplace The Health Insurance Marketplace is an online exchange for buying health insurance. The Marketplace offers a choice of different health plans, certifies plans that participate and provides information to help consumers...

Health Insurance Terms You Need To Know

Health Insurance Terms You Need To Know The health care system in the United States can be confusing. In order to get the most out of your health care benefits, you need to understand the terms used by insurance companies, the government, health plans and health care...