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.

Monday, January 7, 2013

Health Insurance Exchanges 101 Guide

As part of the Affordable Care Act (ACA or health care reform law), starting in 2014 ALL Americans must have a minimum amount of health insurance or be taxed by the government. The law also requires each state to have a health insurance exchange where people can buy health insurance coverage. People who don’t get health insurance at work, or can’t afford it, may be able to get it through an exchange. The exchanges do not replace buying health insurance privately. They are simply a new place to shop and buy.

Article:  Health Insurance Exchanges 101 Guide