Healthcare Certainty
Ah, long car trips: counting VW bugs, finding license plates from different states, and the constant chorus of, “Are we there yet?”
Since the Affordable Care Act (ACA) was passed in 2010 and the regulations to implement the massive law were rolled out over the better part of the last decade, PEOs have been counting noses, looking for healthcare solutions for clients all over the country, and wondering, “Are we there yet?”
In a word, no. We are not there yet. Even during the roll-out of the ACA—as Americans waited for definitive instructions—some portions of the law were removed, others delayed, and others implemented in ways other than expected.
Then came the 2016 presidential election, with promises to repeal and replace the ACA, or at least improve the healthcare landscape. Since President Trump was inaugurated in January, everyone has been anxiously awaiting the anticipated change in course. While all attempts to repeal the law have failed so far, some snippets of a different direction have come, as detailed in the first two articles in this feature.
Nonetheless, the ACA is still in effect, and PEOs must continue to comply with existing rules and regulations, as outlined in the third article.
Being the experts in healthcare coverage for their clients, there are best practices PEOs should follow whether the ACA is repealed or not, and whether a new program comes into play or not. These are covered in the last article in this feature.
The road has not been straight, the signs have been confusing, and we are still not there yet. However, the information you are about to read may help you on your journey.
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