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January 25, 2013

The Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services (HHS), and the Treasury (collectively, the Departments) just released new guidance regarding implementation of various provisions of the Affordable Care Act.  The guidance is in the form of Frequently Asked Questions about Affordable Care Act Implementation Part XI (FAQ XI), which cover some important health care reform issues, including a delay in the employer Exchange Notice requirement, application of the annual limit restrictions to HRAs, and the circumstances under which fixed indemnity coverage constitutes excepted benefits. Look for detailed coverage of these latest FAQs.

 

Of particular note, FAQ XI indicates that the Department of Labor has delayed the March 1, 2013 effective date for employers to provide notice of coverage options available through Exchanges.  According to FAQ XI, the Department of Labor expects that the new effective date will take effect in late summer or early fall of 2013 in coordination with open enrollment for Exchanges.  Further guidance will be issued and a model notice is being considered by DOL.  We will continue to monitor and update you on these changes.

   
Click here for the link to the FAQ XI

 

For more information contact:

John P. McMorrow

t: 508.929.1612

[email protected]

 

 

 

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Mirick O'Connell

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