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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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MN benefits exchange faces rocky journey

While Minnesota was among the states leading timely implementation of elements of the Affordable Care Act, MNsure, the state's health insurance exchange, is confronting several hurdles. As the...

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IN schools cut employee hours to comply with ACA

As school districts across the country confront the employee insurance benefits reforms mandated by the Affordable Care Act, many are grappling to decide whether to extend healthcare coverage to...

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HHS launches call center, website for benefits exchange education

On Monday, President Barack Obama's administration introduced HeatlhCare.gov, a new website aimed at helping people across the country prepare for the implementation of the Affordable Care Act. The...

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Understanding wellness program regulations under the ACA

Last month, the U.S. Departments of Labor, Treasury and Health and Human Services released the final rules outlining requirements of employer-sponsored wellness programs under the Affordable Care...

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PA gov. signs bill banning abortion coverage on state exchange

On Monday, Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Corbett signed into law a bill that bans abortion coverage on the state's healthcare exchange.

Pennsylvania is among the 27 states that have opted to defer the...

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New national campaign aims to boost ACA awareness

Enroll America's Get Covered America campaign is aimed at educating the public about the Affordable Care Act and the health benefits options available to U.S. residents under the legislation.

The...

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States, Federal government running behind on ACA implementation

As more Affordable Care Act deadlines approach, several states have been unable to make decisions and implement change in time, signaling that many local governments have a lot of work to complete in...

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NH Legislature takes a step toward healthcare law

In the week following the New Hampshire Senate's rejection of federal funding to educate residents about the Affordable Care Act, the state's House and Senate are working on a new bill aimed at...

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HHS releases final rules for wellness programs

Last month, the U.S. Departments of Health and Human Services, Labor and the Treasury announced the final rules regulating employer-sponsored wellness programs.

Faced with mounting healthcare costs,...

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IA gov. to sign healthcare bill

On Thursday, Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad is expected to sign into law a bill that overhauls the state's healthcare system to accommodate changes mandated by the Affordable Care Act.

The legislation...