Attempts to Repeal New Health Law Provisions Fail
NAIFA Reports: Prior to adjourning, the U.S. Senate rejected attempts to repeal two provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) signed into law in March. 1099 Reporting:...
View ArticleWhat A Difference A Year Makes
Kaiser Health News reports: “One year ago, the House of Representatives approved the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, which had passed the Senate the previous Christmas Eve — at four in the...
View ArticleSenate Sends 1099 Repeal Bill To President’S Desk
WASHINGTON, D.C., April 5, 2011 — The Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (IIABA or the Big “I”) today praised the U.S. Senate for passing H.R. 4, the “Comprehensive 1099 Taxpayer...
View ArticleIndividual mandate raises taxing questions
BenefitsPro reports: “2015 marks the first year that taxpayers will have to prove they have health insurance or, if they don’t, they’ll have to pay a penalty. But how is the proof presented? About half...
View ArticleThe ‘Affordable’ Care Act, another Christmas bah-humbug
The Hill Reports: “‘Tis the season for giving—and for the Affordable Care Act, it’s become the season for giving bad news. For the third year in a row, open enrollment has given millions of...
View ArticleHealthcare.gov CEO says insurance marketplace’s complexity argues for agents
The Advocate Reports: “The Affordable Care Act is confusing and complicated, which means that health insurance agents and brokers are needed to help consumers pick the best plans for them, Kevin...
View ArticleAmid Trumpcare’s Demise, Public Option Emerges Ahead Of 2018 Elections
Forbes reports: “A public option as an alternative or addition to subsidized private individual coverage under the Affordable Care Act is gaining momentum on the campaign trail ahead of next year’s...
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