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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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Federal data system found to be secure

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently found the state health insurance exchanges' central computer system is secure and ready for enrollment.

According to Reuters, the federal...

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Millions expected to enroll in insurance marketplaces

Although state health insurance exchanges don't open until Oct. 1, investors are projecting millions of Americans will participate in the marketplaces, but analysts still have tempered expectations.

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WI will provide residents with health exchange information

Although Wisconsin's Gov. Scott Walker has a history of restricting worker benefits and opposition to the Affordable Care Act (ACA), the state is set to send residents information about which...

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Expanding employee education on healthcare reform

With state health insurance exchanges less than a month away from opening, many federal and state employees are still uninformed about how healthcare reform impacts their own insurance benefits....

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Florida will provide part-timers with health benefits

While certain states do not offer healthcare coverage to their part-time workers, Florida is set to begin providing insurance benefits to all employees in October.

According to The Florida Current,...

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DOL Says No Fines For Failing to Provide Notice

September 17, 2013 byBill Enright

On September 11, 2013, the Department of Labor (DOL) issued a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document on the Notice of Exchange penalties. While the ACA requires...

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Government officials warn about fake insurance exchange websites

As part of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), state health insurance exchanges will offer participating residents the ability to chose their own coverage. Set to open on Oct. 1, the exchanges will allow...

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Obama administration invests in health reform promotion

Public sector employees may soon be able to understand how the Affordable Care Act (ACA) will affect their insurance benefits and how the upcoming exchanges will work thanks to a new advertising...

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US health secretary talks about healthcare reform in New Jersey

The Affordable Care Act (ACA) and the upcoming state health insurance exchanges have raised numerous questions, and a healthcare reform advocate recently visited New Jersey to answer questions.

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States create call centers for healthcare exchanges

Many states have already received questions from residents regarding the upcoming state health insurance exchanges, and some decided to open call centers to help people understand how the...