by Mike Barrett | Nov 21, 2013 | Employer Issues, Health Policy, Healthcare Reform
The Barrett boys (and their dad) have used Khan Academy to enrich all their learning. I recommend it strongly. Most people reading this post may not need this PPACA/Obamacare primer, but it is very good and bias free. Check it out and more important, please pass it...
by Tom Barrett | Nov 15, 2013 | Employer Issues, Healthcare Issues, Healthcare Reform
Quite often in the course of working with our clients on practical and innovative approaches to lower their healthcare costs or mitigate pending increases, we are asked two questions: “Why is healthcare so expensive?” And “where is the money going?” The first question...
by Tom Barrett | Oct 25, 2013 | Employer Issues, General Health, Health Policy, News and Events, Uncategorized
That is the title of Ezra Klein’s piece in yesterday’s Washington Post that indicates while the federal healthcare exchange is said to be open for business, it really isn’t. Klein interviews highly respected health industry consultant Bob Laszewski who possesses...
by Tom Barrett | Sep 18, 2013 | Employer Issues, Healthcare Issues, Healthcare Reform
ACA Prescribed Limits Are Still on Track for Most Plans in 2014 Out-of-Pocket (OOP) maximums of $6,350 for individuals and $12,700 for families will still apply for most customary fully-insured health insurance plans in 2014 (coinciding with renewal/anniversary dates;...
by Tom Barrett | Sep 15, 2013 | Employer Issues, Healthcare Reform
DOL Update Confirms No Penalties for Non-Compliance As part of the implementation of the Affordable Care Act, Health and Human Services (HHS) is requiring that all employers distribute to their employees basic information related to the new Federally Facilitated...
by Tom Barrett | Aug 28, 2013 | Employer Issues, Healthcare Issues
We’re often asked by clients and colleagues about how their health coverage (and related costs) stacks up against the averages. Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF) recently released the results of their Annual Employer Health Benefits Survey. Among the findings:...
