individual mandate Archives - CFO

U.S. to No Longer Defend Key ACA Provisions

Human Capital & Careers

U.S. to No Longer Defend Key ACA Provisions

The Justice Department says the repeal of the penalty for failing to obtain health insurance makes the individual mandate unconstitutional.

By Matthew Heller | June 11, 2018

Senate Health Bill Wins Corporate Favor

Risk & Compliance

Senate Health Bill Wins Corporate Favor

While millions would become uninsured if the bill became law, group health plans would mostly benefit, observers say.

By David McCann | June 23, 2017

‘TrumpCare’ to Increase Uninsured by 24 Million

Human Capital & Careers

‘TrumpCare’ to Increase Uninsured by 24 Million

A CBO report “makes clear that TrumpCare will cause serious harm to millions of American families," Sen. Charles Schumer says.

By Matthew Heller | March 14, 2017

Like It or Not, It’s Time to Face Obamacare

Workplace Issues

Like It or Not, It’s Time to Face Obamacare

With Supreme Court ruling in favor of the government, the "employer mandate" stays in place and companies should start working to avoid the "Cadillac Tax."

By David McCann | June 25, 2015

The End of the Affordable Care Act as We Know It?

Risk & Compliance

The End of the Affordable Care Act as We Know It?

Probably so, if the Supreme Court rules in favor of challengers to the law next week.

By David McCann | June 18, 2015

Will You Be Happy if Obamacare Goes Poof?

Human Capital & Careers

Will You Be Happy if Obamacare Goes Poof?

The Supreme Court wields the power to make it happen, but be careful about what you wish for.

By David McCann | May 8, 2015

Health Plan Enrollment Fears Prove Moot

Human Capital & Careers

Health Plan Enrollment Fears Prove Moot

New Affordable Care Act requirements to offer health benefits to more employees didn't budge the enrollment needle at all.

By David McCann | March 18, 2015

Health-Care Changes to Demand CFO Attention in 2014

Health-Care Changes to Demand CFO Attention in 2014

A host of converging care trends and new Affordable Care Act provisions will get CFOs' attention in the new year.

By David McCann | December 6, 2013

Catching Up with Health Reform

Catching Up with Health Reform

Companies that deferred compliance with the Affordable Care Act until the Supreme Court made its ruling have their work cut out for them.

By David McCann | September 1, 2012

Court Decision on Health Care to Trigger Compliance Frenzy

Court Decision on Health Care to Trigger Compliance Frenzy

No more waiting on the sidelines. It’s time to get ready to implement upcoming provisions of the Affordable Care Act and assess the financial fallout.

By Jeff Mamorsky | July 6, 2012

Perched on a Precipice

Perched on a Precipice

The Supreme Court decision on the Affordable Care Act, expected this week, will shake up health-benefits plans, one way or another.

By Russ Banham | June 25, 2012

Health Insurers: We’ll Continue with Reforms, Regardless

Risk & Compliance

Health Insurers: We’ll Continue with Reforms, Regardless

Three plan to keep offering some popular benefits even if the law is struck down.

By David McCann | June 11, 2012

Want Health-care Reform to Go Away? Don’t Hold Your Breath

Risk & Compliance

Want Health-care Reform to Go Away? Don’t Hold Your Breath

Despite the Supreme Court's 5-4 conservative majority, the justices will uphold the law's individual mandate, an employer advocate predicts.

By David McCann | March 8, 2012

Health-Care Reform’s Circuitous Route

Risk & Compliance

Health-Care Reform’s Circuitous Route

Advice for CFOs: Don't be in a hurry to implement provisions of the law that aren't scheduled to take effect for some time.

By Jeff Mamorsky | September 15, 2011