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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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DOL revises ACA group plan audits

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) recently updated its audit process to accommodate changes mandated by the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The new changes pertain to group health plans and the audit...

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MN House and Senate pass health exchange bill

On Monday, the Minnesota Senate passed a bill to create the state-run healthcare marketplace aimed at serving more than 300,000 currently uninsured residents.

The bill is now waiting for approval...

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ACA Can't Force Employer Health Plan to Cover Birth Control

On Thursday, a Michigan judge blocked a federal health reform mandate that would require employer-sponsored healthcare to cover contraception, including birth control and morning after pills.

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WI grapples with health exchange implementation

Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker's most recent budget proposal calls for the state to spend $76.5 million and hire 89 staff members over the next two years to comply with the Affordable Care Act,...

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Plan members express interest in health exchange

With health exchange enrollment just months away, many states are taking measures to implement resourceful websites, customer service call centers and other outlets of information to help residents...

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NH health exchange leaders voice priorities

After the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) granted conditional approval to New Hampshire's benefits exchange, which the state will operate in partnership with the federal...

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Four more exchange partnerships are granted HHS approval

On Thursday, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) gave conditional approval to federal-state benefits exchange partnerships in four states, including Iowa, New Hampshire and...

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OH legislators propose Healthcare Freedom Act

On Wednesday, Representatives Andy Thompson and Ron Young introduced a bill in the Ohio House that seeks to alter the provisions of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) in the state.

House Bill 91 states...

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Maryland health exchange aims to serve non-English speakers

As Maryland makes progress in the implementation of the state-based healthcare exchange, lawmakers have begun discussions on how to help insurance consumers who do not speak English, according to The...

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MN House passes exchange bill

On Monday, the Minnesota House passed a bill formally recognizing the health insurance exchange mandated by the Affordable Care Act. 

Lawmakers debated for five hours before approving the bill 72 to...