As employers prepare for the changes mandated by the Affordable Care Act, there are several key factors to keep in mind to avoid incurring major penalties.

One of the most controversial legislation...

As states and localities come to terms with different elements of the Affordable Care Act, some estimate expanding coverage for part-time workers will be too costly.

Under the ACA, employers with 50...

As state governments address the changes mandated by the Affordable Care Act, many are grappling to ensure their health insurance exchange properly serves all residents equally. States composed of...

While healthcare costs associated with the changes mandated by the Affordable Care Act (ACA) are high on the list of concerns for employers, many underestimate the true cost of compliance, according...

On Wednesday, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released the final rule on essential health benefits, which outlines the minimum coverage health insurers must provide customers...

On Wednesday, President Barack Obama's administration released the highly anticipated final rule on essential health benefits insurers must offer consumers beginning in 2014.

The rule covers 10...

Friday was the deadline for states to announce whether they will partner with the federal government to create a benefits exchange, but many states still face a series of decisions concerning the...

On Friday, Iowa met the deadline for states choosing a health exchange partnership with the federal government and submitted required documents to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. 

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Last week, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie announced the federal government will be completely responsible for the operation of the state's health insurance exchange.

Friday was the deadline for...

Last week, Kentucky created a government agency to carry out healthcare reforms mandated by the Affordable Care Act. The Kentucky Health Benefits Exchange will help more than 600,000 uninsured state...