Welcome to our Healthcare Reform Blog!

The Affordable Care Act (ACA) of 2010 has many implications for individuals and employers, many of which will take effect in 2014. We, at The Rockwood Company, are dedicated to providing you with timely information to help you make benefit choices for 2014 and beyond. We are using this blog to provide you with the most up-to-date information. New information will be posted on the front page, and tagged with the appropriate classification. Classifications will be individuals, small groups (less than 50 employees) and large group (greater than 50 employees).

Wednesday, July 3, 2013

Major Component of Healthcare Reform Delayed a Year

Large Employer (50+ Full Time Employees) Requirement to Offer Health Insurance or Face a Penalty is Delayed Until 2015

For more information see the Washington Post article.

What has not changed and will still be implemented beginning January 2014:
  • Exchanges/Marketplace is still scheduled to be available January 1, 2014 (Enrollment beginning October, 2013)
  • Individuals are required to purchase insurance or face a penalty
  • Individual's access to subsidies
  • All other Affordable Care Act mandates and changes

The Rockwood Company - Insurance Brokers since 1896 - To find out more about healthcare reform and how it affects your business, please feel free to contact us at ddoe@rockwoodco.com or 312-621-2215.
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