Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) Seminars

The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) may fundamentally change the American healthcare and health insurance industries. It is critical that small and mid-size employers understand how health reform provisions will affect employer-sponsored health insurance coverage. While most federal and state enabling regulations have yet to be written, this seminar will share the most up-to-date information available.

Who should attend: Business owners, CEOs, CFOs, COOs, HR Managers, Benefit Administrators responsible for employer-sponsored health coverage. These seminars are designed for are offered individually or together. Contact us for more information.

PPACA - Health Benefit Exchange Basics (1 hour)
The PPACA law requires states to establish new "Health Benefit Exchanges" or "American Health Benefit Exchanges" similar in many ways to the Massachusetts Health Connector or Utah Health Exchange. Exchanges will enable qualified individuals and small businesses to access and compare insurers' Qualified Health Plans in a comparable way similar to how people shop for airline ticket. Available in leader-led or webinar versions.
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PPACA - Employer Notification and Reporting Requirements (1 hour)
The new PPACA law requires that employers provide employees with notices containing specific information concerning their employer-sponsored health insurance coverage. The law also includes new reporting requirements imposed on employers to federal agencies concerning their employees and health coverage availability. Available in leader-led or webinar versions.
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PPACA - Large Employer Penalties Overview (1 hour)
Provisions within the PPACA law impose financial penalties on large employers who do not offer employer-sponsored health coverage. Recognizing if you are considered a large employer under PPACA and subject to financial penalties maybe an important part of your future business strategy. Available in leader-led or webinar versions.
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PPACA - Financial Essentials for Employers Overview (1 hour)
PPACA will offer very generous premium credits and financial subsidies to low-and-moderate income individuals who take advantage of state Health Benefit Exchanges. At the same time the law imposes financial penalties on employers who do not offer coverage. Health reform offers employers an opportunity to re-evaluate their business financials and total compensation strategy to determine if not offering coverage and paying the penalty makes more financial sense. Available in leader-led or webinar versions.
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PPACA - Essentials for Employers - Comprehensive (5 hours)
This leader-led seminar includes all four one-hour seminars above plus additional hands-on team exercises to provide participants the most comprehensive understanding of PPACA available anywhere. Available in leader-led version only.