http://www.adp.com/tools-and-resources/health-care-reform.aspx This site is dedicated to presenting the most current information on health care reform to help ensure that our Benefits, HR and Payroll outsourcing solutions remain compliant with the changing laws while you focus on your business. Copyright 2011 Automatic Data Processing, Inc. Thu, 4 Aug 2011 09:00:00 EST 1 http://www.adp.com/tools-and-resources/health-care-reform.aspx President Obama signed into law HR 1473, the "Department of Defense and Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act of 2011". Fri, 29 Apr 2011 09:00:00 EST http://www.adp.com/tools-and-resources/health-care-reform.aspx http://www.adp.com/tools-and-resources/health-care-reform/april-8-2011-update.aspx Notice 2011-28, provides guidance to employers on how to report the cost of group health coverage on Form W-2. Fri, 8 Apr 2011 09:00:00 EST http://www.adp.com/tools-and-resources/health-care-reform/april-8-2011-update.aspx http://www.adp.com/tools-and-resources/health-care-reform/march-30-2011-update.aspx A survey finds that more senior-level executives are supporting the company's wellness initiatives. Wed, 30 Mar 2011 09:00:00 EST http://www.adp.com/tools-and-resources/health-care-reform/march-30-2011-update.aspx http://www.adp.com/tools-and-resources/health-care-reform/march-17-2011-update.aspx Rising costs have made it difficult for employers to provide quality, affordable health coverage for workers and retirees. Thu, 17 Mar 2011 09:00:00 EST http://www.adp.com/tools-and-resources/health-care-reform/march-17-2011-update.aspx http://www.adp.com/tools-and-resources/health-care-reform/february-8-2011-update.aspx The report focuses on the projected health insurance costs in 2014. Tue, 8 Feb 2011 09:00:00 EST http://www.adp.com/tools-and-resources/health-care-reform/february-8-2011-update.aspx http://www.adp.com/tools-and-resources/health-care-reform/january-21-2011-update.aspx Summarizes the potential employer penalties beginning in 2014 under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Affordable Care Act). Fri, 21 Jan 2011 09:00:00 EST http://www.adp.com/tools-and-resources/health-care-reform/january-21-2011-update.aspx http://www.adp.com/tools-and-resources/health-care-reform/january-6-2011-update.aspx The FAQs address several important issues, including... Thu, 6 Jan 2011 09:00:00 EST http://www.adp.com/tools-and-resources/health-care-reform/january-6-2011-update.aspx http://www.adp.com/tools-and-resources/health-care-reform/december-15-2010-update.aspx The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued supplemental guidance that provides a model notice. Wed, 15 Dec 2010 09:00:00 EST http://www.adp.com/tools-and-resources/health-care-reform/december-15-2010-update.aspx http://www.adp.com/tools-and-resources/health-care-reform/december-10-2010-update.aspx The model act describes some of the advantages and disadvantages of the governance options available to the states. Fri, 10 Dec 2010 09:00:00 EST http://www.adp.com/tools-and-resources/health-care-reform/december-10-2010-update.aspx http://www.adp.com/tools-and-resources/health-care-reform/november-9-2010-update.aspx Departments of Labor (DOL), Health and Human Services (HHS) and Treasury jointly released a fourth set of FAQs. Tue, 9 Nov 2010 09:00:00 EST http://www.adp.com/tools-and-resources/health-care-reform/november-9-2010-update.aspx http://www.adp.com/tools-and-resources/health-care-reform/october-20-2010-update.aspx The Notice makes this provision optional for employers in 2011. Wed, 20 Oct 2010 09:00:00 EST http://www.adp.com/tools-and-resources/health-care-reform/october-20-2010-update.aspx http://www.adp.com/tools-and-resources/health-care-reform/october-12-2010-update.aspx The IRS issued a draft Form W-2 for 2011, which employers use to report wages and employee tax withholding. Tue, 12 Oct 2010 09:00:00 EST http://www.adp.com/tools-and-resources/health-care-reform/october-12-2010-update.aspx http://www.adp.com/tools-and-resources/health-care-reform/september-28-2010-update.aspx In July, EBSA, IRS, and HHS jointly published interim final regulations implementing Affordable Care Act (ACA) provisions. Tue, 28 Sep 2010 09:00:00 EST http://www.adp.com/tools-and-resources/health-care-reform/september-28-2010-update.aspx http://www.adp.com/tools-and-resources/health-care-reform/september-14-2010-update.aspx The new standard applies only to purchases made on or after January 1, 2011. Tue, 14 Sep 2010 09:00:00 EST http://www.adp.com/tools-and-resources/health-care-reform/september-14-2010-update.aspx http://www.adp.com/tools-and-resources/health-care-reform/august-9-2010-update.aspx The exchanges will not take effect until 2014, but analysts have said States must immediately begin working on them. Mon, 9 Aug 2010 09:00:00 EST http://www.adp.com/tools-and-resources/health-care-reform/august-9-2010-update.aspx http://www.adp.com/tools-and-resources/health-care-reform/july-6-2010-update.aspx Department of Health and Human Services' Office of Consumer Information and Insurance Oversight (OCIIO) announced they will begin accepting applications for the Early Retiree Reinsurance Program (ERRP). Tue, 6 Jul 2010 09:00:00 EST http://www.adp.com/tools-and-resources/health-care-reform/july-6-2010-update.aspx http://www.adp.com/tools-and-resources/health-care-reform/june-22-2010-update.aspx Plans cannot make significant changes that reduce benefits or increase costs for consumers. Tue, 22 Jun 2010 09:00:00 EST http://www.adp.com/tools-and-resources/health-care-reform/june-22-2010-update.aspx http://www.adp.com/tools-and-resources/health-care-reform/may-26-2010-update.aspx Learn if your business is eligible for the new health care tax credit under the Affordable Care Act and how large a credit you will receive. Wed, 26 May 2010 09:00:00 EST http://www.adp.com/tools-and-resources/health-care-reform/may-26-2010-update.aspx http://www.adp.com/tools-and-resources/health-care-reform/may-13-2010-update.aspx Administration officials continue the monumental task of translating the health reform law into regulations and beginning the implementation process. Thu, 13 May 2010 12:00:00 EST http://www.adp.com/tools-and-resources/health-care-reform/may-13-2010-update.aspx http://www.adp.com/tools-and-resources/health-care-reform/apr-15-2010-update.aspx Additional detail regarding benefit plan considerations for employers, including some of the more significant changes made by the Health Care Reform Law that affect employers including employer's plan of action and suggested next steps. Tue, 20 Apr 2010 12:00:00 EST http://www.adp.com/tools-and-resources/health-care-reform/apr-15-2010-update.aspx http://www.adp.com/tools-and-resources/health-care-reform/mar-23-2010-update.aspx This morning, President Obama signed the health care reform bill reform bill into law. The Senate is expected to start debate today on the reconciliation bill, which will fix aspects of the bill the President signed this morning. Tue, 23 Mar 2010 14:30:00 EST http://www.adp.com/tools-and-resources/health-care-reform/mar-23-2010-update.aspx http://www.adp.com/tools-and-resources/health-care-reform/mar-21-2010-update.aspx The House of Representatives, through a series of votes, has passed Health Care Reform late in the evening on Sunday, March 22, 2010. The next step for Health Care Reform is for the Senate to vote on a series of amendments passed by the House. The Senate is expected to vote on these amendments later this week. Sun, 21 Mar 2010 14:00:00 EST http://www.adp.com/tools-and-resources/health-care-reform/mar-21-2010-update.aspx http://www.adp.com/tools-and-resources/health-care-reform/mar-17-2010-update.aspx The House is expected to vote on the Senate bill late in the week, and President Obama hopes to sign health reform legislation into law before he leaves for his trip to Asia on Sunday, March 21. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 14:00:00 EST http://www.adp.com/tools-and-resources/health-care-reform/mar-17-2010-update.aspx http://www.adp.com/tools-and-resources/health-care-reform/mar-09-2010-update.aspx President Obama urged Congress to pass comprehensive health reform legislation and signaled his support for the use of the budget "reconciliation" process to achieve passage. Tue, 09 Mar 2010 09:00:00 EST http://www.adp.com/tools-and-resources/health-care-reform/mar-09-2010-update.aspx http://www.adp.com/tools-and-resources/health-care-reform/feb-22-2010-update.aspx President is expected to post online on 2/22 a comprehensive health care proposal that bridges differences between Senate and House Democrats. ]]> Mon, 22 Feb 2010 09:00:00 EST http://www.adp.com/tools-and-resources/health-care-reform/feb-22-2010-update.aspx http://www.adp.com/tools-and-resources/health-care-reform/feb-17-2010-update.aspx The televised half-day meeting with Republican and Democratic leaders will focus on four key areas: insurance reforms, cost containment, expanding coverage, and the impact of health reform on reducing the deficit. Wed, 17 Feb 2010 09:00:00 EST http://www.adp.com/tools-and-resources/health-care-reform/feb-17-2010-update.aspx http://www.adp.com/tools-and-resources/health-care-reform/feb-08-2010-update.aspx Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) and Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) met early February to discuss health care reform legislation; however, they reached no decisions on the path forward. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 09:00:00 EST http://www.adp.com/tools-and-resources/health-care-reform/feb-08-2010-update.aspx http://www.adp.com/tools-and-resources/health-care-reform/feb-03-2010-update.aspx However the President did not provide specific details on how to proceed on merging the House and Senate bills or developing another approach to pass health reform legislation. In his speech the President stated: "After nearly a century of trying -- Democratic administrations, Republican administrations -- we are closer than ever to bringing more security to the lives of so many Americans. Thu, 04 Feb 2010 09:00:00 EST http://www.adp.com/tools-and-resources/health-care-reform/feb-03-2010-update.aspx http://www.adp.com/tools-and-resources/health-care-reform/jan-19-2010-update.aspx Members of the House of Representatives returned to the Capitol last week, and the Senate is scheduled to return in the next few days. President Obama has been working with Senate and House leaders to complete the merging of the House and Senate bills. Tue, 19 Jan 2010 09:00:00 EST http://www.adp.com/tools-and-resources/health-care-reform/jan-19-2010-update.aspx http://www.adp.com/tools-and-resources/health-care-reform/jan-12-2010-update.aspx House bypassing the official conference process and adopting the Senate version, but there is no official word from House leadership. Both bills have a variety of key differences. ]]> Wed, 13 Jan 2010 09:00:00 EST http://www.adp.com/tools-and-resources/health-care-reform/jan-12-2010-update.aspx http://www.adp.com/tools-and-resources/health-care-reform/jan-5-2010-update.aspx On Dec. 24, the U.S. Senate officially approved the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (H.R. 3590) on a 60-39 party-line vote. Tue, 05 Jan 2010 09:00:00 EST http://www.adp.com/tools-and-resources/health-care-reform/jan-5-2010-update.aspx