Tag: COBRA

Sep
14
2021

COBRA Subsidies Ending; Employers Must Send Out Notices

by CoreMark | posted in Newsletter

The 100% COBRA health insurance subsidies for workers who lost their jobs during the COVID-19 pandemic are about to expire on Sept. 30, and that means employers who have former staff receiving those subsidies must notify them of their expiration. If you have former employees who are still on COBRA benefits and receiving the subsidy that was required by the American Rescue Plan Act, you will need to send them a timely notice that the 100% subsidy will end at the end of September and that they will have to start paying premiums if they wish to continue coverage after…
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Oct
05
2018

Getting a Head Start on Open Enrollment

by CoreMark | posted in Blog, Newsletter

As open enrollment is right around the corner, now is the time to gear up to maximize employee enrollment, help them make the best selections for their own personal circumstances, and stay compliant with relevant laws and regulations. It’s a lot to take in as uncertainty has been a constant during the last many years with the onset of the Affordable Care Act, and now that its future is hazy at best. Still, since health coverage and other employee benefits are an important part of your compensation package – and your competitive edge for talent – it’s important that you…
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Oct
25
2017

Trump’s New Orders and the Effect on Group Markets

by CoreMark Insurance Services | posted in Blog

After months of failed efforts by Congressional Republicans to eliminate the Affordable Care Act, President Trump has stepped in with two sweeping changes that will likely reverberate throughout the health insurance system. The main order he issued immediately eliminates subsidies that are paid to health insurers that participate in government-run exchanges to reduce deductibles and copays for lower-income customers. While some pundits say the move will create chaos in the individual market, they differ on the likely fallout for group policies. But Trump did sign two other orders that will have a more direct effect on the group market over time:…
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Oct
06
2015

Federal Agencies Stepping up Audits. Here’s What They Are Looking at

by Cerrina Jensen | posted in Blog

As the Affordable Care Act takes hold further, government agencies are stepping up their audits of health plans across the country. With many employers still unclear over exactly what they need to do to fully comply with all of the sections of the ACA – from providing affordable insurance to reporting on their plans – the risk is great that you may be found not in compliance at least in some area. There are a number of government entities that are responsible for auditing employer health plans, and they all have different areas of responsibility: Department of Labor (DOL) •…
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