Minnesota is on the brink of passing a law that would establish a Minnesota health insurance exchange. The "Minnesota Insurance Marketplace Act" passed the Minnesota legislature and is on its way to Governor Dayton's desk for signature. He is expected to sign the bill. Minnesota is one of only 18 states that have …
Agencies Issue New Wellness Regulations
November 26, 2012 Leave a Comment
Last week, the IRS, DOL and HHS (the “Departments”) published proposed rules amending the regulations regarding nondiscriminatory wellness programs in group health plan coverage proposed regulations. Consistent with the Affordable Care Act, the proposed regulations increase the maximum allowable reward for a …
Health Reform in a Post-Election World
November 6, 2012 Leave a Comment
With Election Day here, readers may be wondering how the next President will affect the future of the Affordable Care Act. President Obama continues to support the major provisions of the ACA and is pushing for its full implementation. Recently, the Department of Health and Human Services has slowed its …
Maureen Maly Comments on the Upcoming Supreme Court Health Care Decision in Inc. Magazine
June 26, 2012 Leave a Comment
The U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling on the Affordable Care Act is expected to be handed down by the end of June. In the article, “Inside the Supreme Court Health-Care Decision,” Inc. magazine explored the implications of the potential rulings for small businesses. If the Supreme Court strikes down the health …
Health Care Reform – What Employers Should Be Thinking About Now
May 14, 2012 Leave a Comment
As employers anxiously await the Supreme Court's decision on health care reform (expected by late June), there are many things employers should be thinking about now. The Supreme Court will most likely make one of four decisions on health care reform. Below, we describe how each of those possible decisions may …
Schedule of Supreme Court Arguments
March 22, 2012 Leave a Comment
We know that many of our clients are eagerly awaiting the Supreme Court arguments regarding health care reform next week. Here’s the schedule for the arguments: Monday: 90 minutes, beginning at 10 a.m. Eastern time. The Court will hear arguments on whether the Anti Injunction Act prevents a challenge to the …