The Affordable Care Act (ACA) helps make preventive health coverage affordable and accessible for patients by requiring most insurers to provide coverage at no cost for certain recommended preventive services. This means that preventive services with strong scientific evidence of their health benefits must be covered,...
On January 1, 2022, new legislation to protect insured Americans from surprise medical bills for out-of-network medical providers will take effect. The measure, called the No Surprises Act, was passed by Congress last July to help shield consumers from the financial hardships caused by unreasonably...
The coronavirus pandemic has left many individuals and families without employer-sponsored health insurance due to an involuntary job loss or reduction in work hours. During this challenging time, it is important to avoid a lapse in coverage that could leave you vulnerable to catastrophic healthcare...
To prevent the spread of COVID-19, many companies have offered incentives for employees to get vaccinated, including paid time off, gift cards and even cash bonuses. However, in light of the current surge in infections and hospitalizations, many are considering a different tactic. According to Forbes.com,...
President Biden has signed into law the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), which includes wide-ranging relief provisions to assist those who lost their company-sponsored health plans because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Under existing federal and state COBRA laws, most employers who offer group health plans must...