Small business owners under the Health Care Reform Act are now able to offer affordable health insurance plans to their employees. Previously, small business owners were faced with lack of coverage availability and expensive health care plans for their employees. Now, thanks to the Affordable Care Act, smaller employers have more options to select from, making health insurance more affordable for both themselves and their employees. Employers must provide health plans that meet the minimum … [Read more...]
Important Health Insurance Terms Every American Should Be Familiar With
While the Affordable Care Act is making obtaining insurance much easier for every American, it has also introduced terminology that some are not familiar with. Here, we'll attempt to clarify some of the terms and concepts relating to healthcare as a whole. Affordable Care Act Affectionately referred to as "Obamacare", the Affordable Care Act is the health care reform laws that were passed back in 2010. Some of the provisions will take effect in 2014, others will roll out in the … [Read more...]
Act fast, Affordable Care Act deadlines are starting to pass
Deadlines to sign up for health insurance under the new Affordable Care Act are starting to pass us by. A lot of different deadline dates have been issued regarding new insurance plans through Covered California. Including the first date, which has already passed. The first deadline was originally set for December 15, then December 23 and finally was extended to December 24. This deadline was for those wanting coverage to start January 1, 2014. This is the earliest time when the new health … [Read more...]