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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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NH Senate rejects healthcare bill

On Thursday, the New Hampshire Senate voted to against a bill that would set state insurance rules that mirror those called for by federal government, The Associated Press reported.

Washington's...

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KY seeks healthcare navigators

As states continue to expand educational efforts to inform residents of the elements of the Affordable Care Act and the creation of healthcare exchanges, Kentucky recently reached out to local groups...

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MO educates residents, leaders about ACA

While many states are still deciding how they'll implement healthcare exchanges mandated by the Affordable Care Act, Missouri is stepping up to the task of educating employers and individuals across...

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KY launches healthcare exchange website

Earlier this month, Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear introduced several public education efforts aimed at boosting awareness of healthcare reform among state residents.

During a news conference, Beshear...

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IL House approves bill for state takeover of health exchange

Last week, the Illinois Senate approved a bill aimed at developing a state-based healthcare exchange.

The Affordable Care Act of 2010 mandates that all residents have access to an online health...

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NE lawmakers agree on health exchange oversight

Last Thursday, Nebraska lawmakers came to an agreement on which elements of the state's benefits exchange local navigators will oversee.

While Nebraska opted to let the federal government create and...

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MN health insurance exchange takes steps forward

Minnesota is one of several states choosing to build its own health insurance exchange in response the Affordable Care Act. States that do not create an exchange will have their system controlled by...

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ACA's nondiscrimination rules may incur fines for employers

In light of the recent healthcare reform, Jay Starkman, CEO of human resources outsourcing organization Engage PEO, is encouraging employers to examine their employees' benefits packages more...

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MD conducts analysis of part-time, contract employees

While the pressure placed on states and local governments to announce whether they will extend healthcare benefits to employees considered part-time or contract who work at least 30 hours a week...

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Indiana government nears the end of ACA discussions

The state of Indiana is almost finished debating the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and its insurance benefits. According to Indiana Public Media, both the House and the Senate are nearly done discussing...