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NAVREF UPDATES april5, 2010
Health Care Reform for Employers
The health care reform legislation enacted on March 23 imposes a number
of new requirements on employers. NAVREF has received permission to
forward to its members the attached analyses.
You may note several minor discrepancies. These are an indication of
the complexity of the legislation and the potential for differing
interpretations. Clarifying guidance and regulations will be
forthcoming during the coming months.
Sources:
RCM&D NAVREFs designated insurance program broker
Keller Benefit Services, Inc.
ASAE American Society of Association Executives
For
guidance specific to your own NPCs circumstances, please consult with
expert resources such as your insurance broker or local attorney.
Links:
Keller Summary
ASAE Analysis
RCM&D HC Reform Memo 3-25-10 (2)
RCM&D 2 - Patient Protection and Affordable Care HR 3590
RCM&D Health Care Reform QA
Additional Helpful Resources
Then Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
www.Kff.org
a nonprofit, private operating foundation that
develops and provides public health information campaigns around the
world.
Families USA
www.familiesusa.org
a nonprofit advocacy organization that provides high-quality,
affordable health care; training and technical assistance to community
organizations for addressing critical health care problems, and advocacy
over government actions affecting health care.
Health Insurance Providers
www.healthinsuranceproviders.com
compare, find, and read reviews on health insurance plans.
The White House: Health Insurance Consumer
Protections
www.whitehouse.gov/health-insurance-consumer-protections
straight from the Obama administration and helped write the law.
Consumer Reports Health
www.consumerreports.org/health/home.htm
a leading advocate for patient safety, health-care quality and
affordable health coverage for all.
Bank Rate
www.bankrate.com
networking opportunities where
borrowers search for low-mortgage rates, savers look for high-interest
CDs, and the latest articles on health reform are available.
March of Dimes
www.marchofdimes.com
nonprofit organization that provides
advocacy and information on pregnancy and baby health.
The Medicare Rights Center
www.medicarerights.org
ensures access to affordable heath
care for older adults and people with disabilities through counseling,
educational programs and public policy initiatives.
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