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CMS Extends Small Group Transitional Relief Policies
On Jan 31, 2020, CMS issued a new one year extension of its transitional policy for non-grandfathered small group plans … FULL STORY
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Humana Small Group Updates for Jan 2019
Updated Dental Plans and Enhancements for 2019
Humana overhauled their PPO dental plan designs for 2019 and enhanced the preventive … FULL STORY
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CMS Extends Small Group Transitional Relief Policies through 2019
On Apr 9, 2018, CMS issued a new one year extension of its transitional policy for non-grandfathered plans that are … FULL STORY
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BCBS 2018 Discontinuation Notices Explained
In 2018, BCBS will update their entire portfolio of ACA-compliant regulated small group (1-50) plans. All 2017 plans will be … FULL STORY
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UHC: Oct-Dec Transitional Relief Groups Can Move to Jan 1, 2018 Anniversary
On Feb 23, 2017, CMS extended Transitional Relief for small employers through 2018.
CMS is expected to issue another extension next … FULL STORY
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CMS Extends Small Group Transitional Relief Policies through 2018
On Feb 23, 2017, CMS issued a new one year extension of its transitional policy for non-grandfathered plans that are … FULL STORY
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HHS Proposes Reforms to Stabilize Market in 2018
On Feb 15, 2017, HHS filed a proposed rule containing reforms to individual and small group market rules intended to … FULL STORY
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HHS Preparing Revisions to Individual Market Regulations
(Updated Feb 16, 2017) HHS officially filed the proposed rule discussed in this article. The filed rule deviated from its … FULL STORY
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UHC Offering Transitional Relief Renewals in Small Group in 2017; Expects Program Extension Beyond 2017
UHC anticipates that the Trump administration will extend Transitional Relief allowing small employers to renew existing, non-compliant plans beyond 2017.
CMS … FULL STORY
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Humana’s Options for Transitional Relief Groups to Extend Coverage
Under federal guidelines, small group employers can maintain their current medical plans and continue to be medically underwritten until December … FULL STORY
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