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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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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...

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MN's school district 15 working to comply with ACA

Minnesota's St. Francis School District 15 in Anoka County has been working hard to understand and comply with the new healthcare mandates that go into effect on January 1, 2014.

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U.S. grants $54 million to health exchange navigators

On Tuesday, the federal government announced it will grant $54 million to organizations, or "navigators", in 33 states to help healthcare consumers navigate their benefits exchange next year.

The...

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ACA legislation endures delays

A new battle is beginning over President Obama's Affordable Care Act (ACA) and making headlines nationwide as some health insurance companies are allowing millions of United States citizens to renew...

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Poll: Hispanics largely unaware of ACA subsidies

To help people afford the cost of health insurance through the exchanges, the federal government is providing subsidies for people who qualify. However, according to a recent survey, few...

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MD House passes health exchange legislation

On Monday, the Maryland House of Delegates passed legislation that advances the implementation of the state's healthcare exchange.

Legislators voted 93-43 to approve the Maryland Health Progress Act...

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CT healthcare exchange takes big steps forward

Connecticut's Access Health CT, the state's healthcare benefits exchange mandated by the Affordable Care Act (ACA), has begun efforts to reach out to uninsured residents.

The organization has already...

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MI will use federal exchange

On Thursday, Michigan lawmakers voted against Governor Rick Snyder's proposal to partner with the federal government to create a healthcare exchange where residents can shop for and purchase coverage.