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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.

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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...

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VA college reduces employee hours to comply with ACA

Although the employer mandate provision of the Affordable Care Act has been delayed, Virginia is capping hours for certain workers in preparation to decrease its insurance benefits. 

According to The...

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NJ health exchange may disrupt employee coverage

While many states are expecting healthcare rates to go down for residents and employers using their benefits exchanges, New Jersey may not see such steep cuts.

According to The Record, a New Jersey...

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The impact of the ACA employer mandate delay on public workers

Earlier this month, The U.S. Treasury announced the federal government is postponing the employer mandate provision of the Affordable Care Act for one year. However, other elements of healthcare...

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VA spending on healthcare reform awareness low

Virginia is one of the states spending the least per capita to inform citizens about upcoming healthcare reform. 

Data assembled by The Associated Press found only Wisconsin is putting less money...

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MN university reduces employee health care coverage

The University of Minnesota recently decided to cut back its employees' health insurance benefits in an effort to reduce upcoming costs under the Affordable Care Act.

According to Minnesota Daily, U...

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Federal officials warn state healthcare exchanges may be delayed

The recent postponement of the employer mandate provision has caused numerous challenges for the implementation of the Affordable Care Act, with state healthcare exchanges at the top of the list.

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MN officials look to release health exchange overview

Minnesota state officials are faced with whether the state should release a health insurance exchange summary before October.

The Minnesota Post recently reported policymakers are considering how to...