On March 6, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) provided the 2015 actuarial value calculator and issued final regulations on the 2015 Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters. While HHS changed a few items from the proposed rule – namely the open enrollment period and cost-sharing limits – many provisions remain the same.
Open Enrollment Period
The 2015 open enrollment period for individual and family plans has been extended by 30 days and will be held November 15, 2014 – February 15, 2015.
2015 Cost-Sharing Limits
The 2015 maximum annual out-of-pocket limits for all non-grandfathered plans will increase by 4.21 percent, lower than originally proposed. The confirmed 2015 amounts are $6,600 for individual coverage and $13,200 for family coverage. The maximum 2015 deductibles for insured non-grandfathered small group plans are $2,050 individual and $4,100 family.
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.
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.
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Monday, March 10, 2014
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