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Employee Benefit News for School, City and County Employers

Valerie Ortiz

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Over the past 20 years, Valerie Ortiz has worn many hats at National Insurance Services. She currently heads up NIS’ Marketing Team where she helps to create and execute employee benefit communications based upon our public sector clients’ needs. Valerie brings order to the chaos and has a zeal for detail and a talent for organization.

Recent Articles by Valerie Ortiz

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IRS: Tax returns should include penalty fee for not complying with ACA

For those wondering how they're supposed to pay the fine should they fail to obtain health insurance benefits before the deadline, a new report reveals that the fee should be taken care of when...

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Many not ready for nearing ACA March deadline

Americans need to be enrolled in health plans by March 31 or face a monetary penalty. While many public and even public sector workers have shifted their insurance benefits to exchange-offered plans,...

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Federal lawmakers look to improve healthcare reform law

Americans have mixed feelings about the Affordable Care Act (ACA), but many lawmakers and members of the public feel the federal law needs to be improved. According to USA Today, Democrats and...

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Many insurance enrollees may not pay ongoing premiums

One stipulation of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) is those who signed up for insurance benefits aren't officially finished with the enrollment process until they pay their first premiums. According to...

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State-run health exchange sites to receive federal help

While many of the state-run health insurance marketplace sites have been successful from the beginning, others haven't done well and have experienced technical glitches similar to the federal...

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ACA health plans may be too expensive for some

Those with preexisting conditions may not completely benefit from buying plans on the federal and state-run health insurance exchanges, according to The Wall Street Journal.

Some insurers are asking...

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Obama administration reduces expectations of young adult ACA enrollment

The White House anticipated more young adults would sign up for health insurance under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) through the exchanges, but a recent CNN blog noted the Obama administration is...

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Certain healthcare services still excluded in ACA plans

The Affordable Care Act (ACA) has helped millions of Americans gain access to healthcare coverage, but a recent study found 10 healthcare services remain excluded within plans offered on the federal...

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Options preferred before price among insurance customers, poll finds

When it comes to whether individuals would rather pay more for insurance benefits with many care options or save costs with less-inclusive plans, most prefer the more expensive arrangement than a...

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Latest total on how many secured private ACA health plans

Nearly 1 million more Americans have secured insurance benefits through the federal or state-based exchanges since early February, according to new enrollment figures.

Marilyn Tavenner, administrator...