In September 2010, the employee benefit attorneys at Hinkle Law Firm LLC presented a series of workshops explaining the key aspects of health care reform for employers. These workshops were designed for business owners, HR professionals, and anyone else who works with employee benefits. The September 8, 2010 workshop may now be viewed below.
Download a copy of the workshop PowerPoint Presentation here.
Click on the links below to view a replay of the workshop
Part One: Introduction, Legislative History, Regulations (15:51)
Part Two: The Big Picture, Impact on Employers, "Pay or Play", Applicable Large Employers (15:32)
Part Three: Penalties (13:33)
Part Four: "Free Choice" Vouchers, Coverage Requirements, Scope of PPACA (15:45)
Part Five: Group Health Plans, Lifetime and Annual Limits, Age 26 Mandate, Pre-Existing Conditions, Waiting Period, Automatic Enrollment (14:45)
Part Six: Wellness Incentives, Cost Sharing Requirements, Limits on Deductibles, Primary Care Physician, Emergency Room Services, Claims Appeals, Recap: PPACA Provisions (13:17)
Part Seven: Grandfathered Plans Part 1 (15:33)
Part Eight: Grandfathered Plans Part 2 (18:35)
Part Nine: New Nondiscrimination Rules and The "Cadillac Tax" (13:40)
Part Ten: Reporting Requirements, Minimum Essential Coverage, Claims Practices, Exchanges (20:01)
Part Eleven: FSAs, SIMPLE Cafeteria Plans, Tax Credits, Required Notices, Action Steps (20:38)
Alerts
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