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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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Will state health exchanges be effective?

When state health insurance exchanges open for enrollment on Oct. 1, state navigators will be there to aid participants in finding and receiving economical healthcare for 2014. Under the Affordable...

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Employer’s Notice of Exchange: How to fill out the DOL Form

New Health Insurance Marketplace Coverage Options and Your Health Coverage

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MN health exchange board creates policy

The citizen board of directors for Minnesota's health insurance exchange is trying to reduce the possibility of conflict of interests within the state-run program before its implementation on Oct. 1.

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Public employees oppose ACA's Cadillac tax

While there are many provisions in the Affordable Care Act under scrutiny by state lawmakers and public workers, unions are directly opposing the Cadillac tax's disruption to state employees'...

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VA, FL lawmakers and residents battle healthcare reform

State lawmakers and some public employers continue to voice concern over the benefits of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), with many states experiencing low participation and high opposition regarding...

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Federal government reviews effect of ACA mandate delay

In light of the recent postponement of the Affordable Care Act's employer mandate provision, the federal government is looking into how the delay will impact the U.S. workforce.

According to the...

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NE public workers may enter state exchange

A recent report determined Nebraska state workers may take advantage of the state's health insurance exchange when enrollment begins.

According to Nebraska Public Radio, a new report found Nebraska's...

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Employer mandate delay costs federal government $10 billion

The one-year postponement of the Affordable Care Act's employer mandate provision may cost the federal government approximately $10 billion.

A report from the Congressional Budget Office found that...

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ACA Employer Mandate Penalty Delay for Public Sector Employers

The IRS delayed the 2014 ACA Employer Mandate Penalties but what does that mean for school district employers and other local governmental organizations? Below is a summary of which provisions are...

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SD officials assert state's exchange will have affordable health plans

As South Dakota prepares to open enrollment for its healthcare exchange, government officials have declared group plans sold through the virtual marketplace will be more affordable than previously...