As the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) provisions and guidelines become effective in 2013 and 2014, benefit consultants are advising their Employer-clients to change strategies for their retiree healthcare plans.  One such strategy change is how best to … Continue reading →

A recent health plan study by J.D. Power & Associates illustates that people are open to shopping on a healthcare exchange if they had the opportunity.  The study results included both individuals searching for coverage and those in an employer-sponsored plan. The study included inquiry on … Continue reading →

Those of us that are in the middle of, or are approaching that age that categorizes us as “senior”, can look to some positive impacts from the Supreme Court ruling on the PPACA legislation. If you’re over age 65 and on Medicare, the … Continue reading →