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NEW 2016 Oxford Metro Network NY
Oxford has released an affordable new plan for 2016 and not a moment too soon. With the recent exit of popular Health Republic of NY, Health Republic NY is Shutting Down, the market is starving for an affordable option.
JEBCARE – Bush’s New Health Plan
Jeb Bush, running for the Republican presidential nomination, put out a detailed health proposal yesterday.
ACA Marketplace and Employer Health Plan Cost Comparison
A frequent Employer question is how do costs compare on the ACA Marektplace vs. Employer Health Plans. The infographic from the Commonwealth Fund point out that the premiums are more favorable when factoring low income premium subsidies.
Health Republic NY is Shutting Down
The young Co-Op start up of 2014 will be shutting down Dec 31, 2015. With membership totals nearing 500,000 the early exit comes as a shocking surprise despite their recent losses and 15-20% approved 2016 rate increase.
Breaking: Maimonides North Shore LIJ Partnership
Breaking News: NSLIJ, and Brooklyn’s Maimonides Announce Strategic Partnership on Wednesday. Both side shave been in talks since February.
Transit Infograph
A fun visual transit infographic highlighting the benefits of public transportation by Credit Donkey. With NYC Transit Benefit Mandate for 2016 Employers with 20 or more full-time employees in New York City must sponsor for full-time employees a pre-tax qualified transportation benefit program (excluding parking subsidies). It would mean that an estimated 450,000 more New York City-based employees will have access to the commuter tax break. That’s in addition to the 700,000 who already get the break.
MMS Adds AllCheck ACA Compliance Tool
MMS, Inc. in partnership with BenefitMall introduces allCheck!
Want to know how to easily calculate your FTE’s ( Full Time Equivilents)?
NYS 2016 Rates Approved
The rate requests for 2016 marked the first year in which insurers could rely on actual data from exchange enrollees. In many cases, insurers participating in exchanges in other states requested double-digit rate increases. New York is the second-largest state to receive final approval of its rate request
NYC Transit Benefit Mandate for 2016
Beginning in 2016, the ordinance will require employers (not including government employers) with 20 or more full-time employees in New York City to provide full-time employees a pre-tax qualified transportation benefit program (excluding parking subsidies). It would mean that an estimated 450,000 more New York City-based employees will have access to the commuter tax break. That’s in addition to the 700,000 who already get the break.
Supreme Court Upholds ACA Again
The Government’s argument prevailing: defending the subsidies, the Government argued that if you look at the entire ACA and its history, it is clear that the subsidies are available to everyone who purchases insurance on an exchange, no matter who created it.
King Ruling Awaiting Supreme Court
The King Ruling awaits As Supreme Court schedules more decision days. The decision is expected to be possibly on Thursday on the legality of the Health care subsidies. ISSUE RECAP: At issue is whether subsidies that 8.7 million people receive to help pay for their insurance are available in all 50 states, or only those that set up their own health insurance exchanges.
New Embedded Out of Pocket Requirement
Great news for families with HSA and high deductible plans. Individual out of pocket maximums will apply EVEN UNDER A FAMILY POLICY. New federal health care reform law regulatory guidance ends lingering uncertainty on how much in out-of-pocket costs employers with high-deductible plans can require employees to pick up.
HSA 2016 Limits
New HSA 2016 limits are as follows: HSA 2016 Limits Chart
HSA Annual Contribution Limit:
Single – $3,350 (NONE, $3,350 in 2015)
Family – $6,750 (+$100, $6,650 in 2015)
HDHP Minimum Annual Deductible (No change from calendar year 2011):
Order Your Medical Records 5 Steps
Anyone who has moved has been confronted with the question “How to Order Your Medical Records?”. Requesting your medical records may seem complex at first its simpler than one thinks.
HSA-FSA-HRA: Whats the Difference?
…The chart below describes the main characteristics of these types of accounts, and should help you decide which is the best option for your particular situation.
How Your Hospital Ranks
With first new star rankings released yesterday by CMS (Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services) this will be a little easier for consumers. The role of Government in medical transparency have long been touted as a qualitative and cost factor.
Which Chocolate Is Best for Your Heart?
Which Chocolate Is Best for Your Heart? Dark, Milk or White – Which Chocolate Is Best for Your Heart? (Infographic) From our wellness partner, Cleveland Clinic Chocolate is good for blood flow, which means it’s good for your heart. But not all chocolate is created...
No More Surprises – NY Surprise Medical Bill Law
Consumer complaints about receiving inadequate reimbursement from their insurers for medical services that they received outside of a provider network have been answered by New York’s “Emergency Medical Services and Surprise Bills” law. As of March 31, 2015, consumers will have protection from “surprise” medical bills for emergency medical services and certain out-of-network medical services.
2015 Individual Open Enrollment is Ending
2015 Individual Open Enrollment is Ending. For more information on INDIVIDUAL ENROLLMENT contact us at info@medicalsolutionscorp.com or Call (855) 667-4621.. We have Spanish, Russian, and Hebrew speakers available.
Study on Broker Role and ACA
Study on Broker Role and ACA. Are Exchanges right for you? Contact us at info@medicalsolutionscorp.com or Call (855) 667-4621.
NYS Marketplace Premium Tax Credits
NYS Marketplace Premium Tax Credits. More info on Premium Tax Credits and Form 1095-A please us to at info@medicalsolutionscorp.com or Call (855) 667-4621.
NSLIJ CareConnect adds WestMed
NSLIJ CareConnect adds WestMed . Contact us to see if CareConnect NSLIJ s the right fit at info@medicalsolutionscorp.com or Call (855) 667-4621.
NYS Individual Marketplace 2015 FAQ
Open enrollment for the 2015 New York individual market season is right around the corner.
NSLIJ Adds Phelps Hospital
Phelps Memorial Hospital and North Shore LIJ Health System have signed an acquisition agreement. The two organizations expect the signed agreement to receive all necessary regulatory approvals later this year.
New Election New Obamacare?
The people have spoken at least for now and they are saying they are unhappy. The storm clouds over Obmacare has ushered in GOP victories: +7 Senate + 13 House.
Your Plan’s NCQA 2014 Rating
How does your health plan’s quality rank?
NATIONAL IMMUNIZATION AWARENESS MONTH
Immunizations are one of the top ten public health accomplishments of the twentieth century according to the CDCP (Center for Disease Control and Prevention).
Apple Watch Wearable Workout
Apple Watch Wearable Workout. Please contact us on wellness initiatives for your business at (855) 667+4621.
NYS 2015 Rates Approved
The NYS Department of Financial Services has reviewed individual and small group health carriers’ rate increase requests for 2015, and announced the results of their review.
Wearable Workout at Work
mployers incentivizing fitness by lowering lower insurance premiums in exchange for wearing fitness tracking bracelets.
Oxford’s Garden State
“….The Garden State Network provides access to the 21 New Jersey counties only.”
IRS Releases Compliance Drafts
IRS Releases Draft of Employer Reporting Form for Health Reform Law Compliance
Natural Tricks to Falling Asleep
Try These Natural Tricks to Fall Asleep More Easily
Why Doctors Wait Time is Longer
Painful wait times at the doctor’s office… It’s an old story with few exceptions.
Soccer is un-American
“….. With the World Cup 2014 lopsided score of 7-0 making history I cannot restrain myself. “