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Grandfathered Health Plan Status
Section 1251 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) specifies that certain plans or coverage in existence as of the date of enactment (that is, grandfathered health plans) are only subject to certain provisions of the Act prior to 2014. Read more
May 2010 Newsletter
Insurers, Employers Act Fast on Reform
Although many of the provisions in the sweeping health care reform legislation don't take effect for months or years, many insurers and employers are getting a jump on the law. Read More
Health Care Reform Allows Students to Stay on Parents' Policies
Colette Dell had no choice about buying health insurance if she wanted to continue her education at California University of Pennsylvania.Read More
5500 Filing Requirement for 403(B) Plans
On July 20, 2009, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) published Field Assistance Bulletin No.Read More
Early Retiree Reinsurance Program
Section 1102 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to establish a temporary reinsurance program to provide reimbursement of certain eligible retiree medical expenses no later than June 21, 2010. Read more
