Healthcare Reform Timeline
On March 23, 2010, President Obama signed the health care reform bill, or Affordable Care Act (ACA), into law. The ACA makes sweeping changes to the U.S. health care system. The ACA’s health care reforms, which are primarily focused on reducing the uninsured population and decreasing health care costs, will be implemented over the next several years.
Being Prepared for Life Events
Most individuals go through a number of life events that affect their health benefit needs and the choices they make. There are several important federal laws that affect your benefits under a job-based health plan. Below is a list of life events and a brief description of federal laws that may protect your rights when these events occur.
What Does Healthcare Reform Mean For You
Changes are unique to your situation. How the health care reform law affects you varies greatly depending on your age, who you work for and many other factors. So what does it mean for you? Below is a list of how health care reform affects a number of common categories.
Healthcare Reform for Small Employers
The health care reform law, the Affordable Care Act (ACA), has many complex requirements for employers and health plans. Many employers are starting to focus more attention on the ACA’s rules and, as a result, have more questions than ever. This Health Care Reform Toolkit is your one-stop guide for upcoming health care reform concerns. The Toolkit is designed to help you address health care reform issues, topic by topic, step by step. Each section of the Toolkit focuses on a single subject and includes:
