On March 23, 2010, President Obama signed into law the health care reform bill, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. This legislation, along with the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010, makes sweeping changes to the U.S. health care system. These changes will be implemented over the next several years.
Higginbotham is committed to providing frequent updates on health care reform activity so you can plan accordingly and remain in compliance. Check back here often for the most recent legislative changes.
Leading News
The Department of Labor (DOL) has provided model notices and certifications to help employers administer FMLA leaves. Issues with the model forms’ expiration dates have led to some confusion. On Feb. 9, 2012, the DOL issued Technical Release 2012-01 to address these questions and more.
Please reference the legislative brief available below for the current status of the DOL’s model FMLA forms.
Resources
Health Care Reform Timeline—A detailed summary of requirements from 2010 through 2018.
Health Care Reform Timeline—A snapshot of requirements from 2010 through 2018.
Recent Health Care Reform Activity
February 9, 2012—Status of DOL Model FMLA Forms
February 9, 2012—Summary of Benefits and Coverage
December 2, 2011—Final Regulations Issued on Medical Loss Ratio
November 14, 2011—IRS Q&A on Form W-2 Reporting
July 8, 2011—Interim Final Rule on Administrative Simplification
June 24, 2011—DOL Amends Interim Final Rule on Appeals Process
June 17, 2011—Waiver Program for Annual Limits Will Close to Applications
March 23, 2012—Health Plan Summary of Benefits and Coverage
