At Sterling Benefits, we are proactively working with multiple resources to dissect the various facets of the law and to understand the guidelines and timelines it presents to our clients. You can expect that we will provide ongoing communications and information as interpretation and implementation details continue to unfold from the government.

Our priority at Sterling Benefits is to stay focused on delivering value and quality customer service to our customers as we work together with health care reform. Significant changes will take place in 2014. In the meantime, there are some items that will require attention much sooner. We will keep you posted as details and clarifications from the government are made available. We encourage you to review this information and utilize our office as a resource in addressing questions and concerns.

Friday, January 20, 2012

Health Care Reform News for 2012

Attached is an overview of some of the key provisions for Health Care Reform in 2012: 
  • W-2 reporting,
  • Small Business Health Care Tax Credit—available through 2013,
  • Uniform Summary of Benefits and Coverage (SBC) Forms and Notice of Material Modifications—DELAYED,
  • Medical Loss Ratio Rebate,
  • Quality of Care Reporting,
  • Comparative Effectiveness Research Plan Fees, and
  • Women's Preventive Services.
Other topics addressed:
  • Reform Lawsuits & Decisions
  • Virginia Health Reform Initiative
  • Pre-existing Condition Insurance Plan
  • PPACA Grandfathered Plan Notice