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.

Tuesday, November 20, 2012

HHS Issues Guidance re: Market Rules, Essential Health Benefits

On November 20, 2012, several Federal agencies released Proposed Rules on Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) provisions that will impact insurers and group health plans. The rules are subject to the notice and comment process, and the final rules may vary significantly.