It’s been about three years since the president signed the Affordable Care Act into law. A series of new requirements have been introduced since then … and some of the biggest ones are right around the corner. Oct. 1, 2013 // Open Enrollment Begins in the Health Insurance Marketplaces Individuals and small businesses will be able to buy coverage through online, government-run marketplaces. Jan. 1, 2014 // The Big Day…
Affordable Care Act update: Kansas, Missouri will rely on federal-operated exchanges instead of creating their own systems. A major component of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act – aka health-care reform – is the creation of state health insurance exchanges. Each state is supposed to have its own online marketplace where the public can shop for standardized health-care plans. Those exchanges are supposed to be up and running no…
This year’s flu season could be severe, experts warn.According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, influenza (the flu) costs businesses approximately $10.4 billion in direct costs for hospitalizations and outpatient visits for adults. Typically, the flu season occurs between October and March. The CDC states that the flu season has started early this year and has the potential to be severe. Businesses can utilize basic strategies to help…