Earlier this week, the IRS issued a final rule meant to close the “family glitch” for Affordable Care Act (“ACA”) subsidies on the Federal Healthcare Exchange. This “glitch” prevents family members from receiving ACA subsidies if someone in their household has access to an employer-sponsored health plan that meets the ACA’s ...
Many employers this time of year are finding out that they are going to be receiving a premium increase for their health plans. As someone who sits on our firm’s health care committee, I can attest that sometimes that increase can feel like a gut punch when you receive it. Once employers negotiate it or shop their plan to get that final rate, the next ...