If you’re feeling confused about health reform, you’re not alone. Although the rules for how the new health care reform law will be implemented are still being written, here is a basic summary of what is included in The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act

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With the passage of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, there will be numerous changes and reforms to the financing of health care in the United States. It is very important to note that the legislation is over 2,000 pages and that, over time, it will be interpreted by the various agencies charged with writing regulations and rules that interpret it. As well, numerous items will have to be decided in the courts over time. 159 new agencies and commissions are created by the bill, so you can imagine that it will take many months before we have a definitive understanding of the law’s impact. I would advise that you “take a deep breath” as the various parts of the legislation become reality. That being said, I have attempted to summarize what I feel are the pertinent issues to you as an employer who provides health insurance to your employees as part of your compensation

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Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.

Timeline

Items highlighted in red are employer specific and require action or compliance at the employer level.

Other items are either insurance plan specific and will require action by insurance carriers or deal with tax issues that affect individuals and/or employers.

Immediately

Individuals and

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