Employers are continuing looking for solutions that help manage there businesses more efficiently and also navigate the provisions of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). If it make sense, employers should consider looking at alternative funding options – like Self Funding or Level Premium programs.
For those of you looking at these options, below are the provisions that do and don’t apply.
ACA Provisions That Do Apply:
- Minimum Value Plans
- Unlimited lifetime maximums
- Out of pocket & deductible limits
- Kids to age 26
- Summary of Benefits and Coverages (SBC’s)
- 60-Day Notice of Material Modification
- 90-Day waiting period (exempt from California’s 60 Day)
- W-2 reporting & plan transparency reporting to HHS
- PCORI Fees & Transitional Reinsurance Fee
- Discrimination based on health status
ACA Provisions That Do Not Apply:
- Minimum Loss Ratio (MLR)
- Comply with 3:1 pricing guidelines
- Geographical rating areas
- State or Federal review of premium adjustments
- Annual Health Insurance Tax (HIT)
- Provide Essential Health benefits “EHB”
- Minimum Value is required so no loss of benefit
- Self-funded plans typically provide richer benefits than fully insured plans
Interested in learning more? Please contact us at 916-932-2864 – as we are happy to help.
