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Self-funded health insurance and ACA-compliance

March 7, 2014 By : Allison

Self-funded health plans will become more popular under the new PPACA laws according to past President of the Society of Professional Benefits Administrators and others

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Regulations, uncertainty, increased costs and constriction (meaning less choice in the market) will all cause more companies to consider and ultimately choose to self-insure in the future under the new Affordable Care Act health laws now in effect.

In fact, freedom from various state laws and the ability to customize health benefits for their employees as well as from additional taxes will help grow the self-insured reinsurance and TPA (third-party administrator) industry.

“Moving into 2014, there’s one more reason to move to self-funding,” said Mark Whiting, a principal with consultant Mercer L.L.C. in Kansas City, Mo. “PPACA may be enough to push a client that’s been teetering on the edge to move to self-funding.”

http://www.businessinsurance.com/article/20120219/NEWS05/302199999

http://www.spbatpa.org/node/2324

Allison

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Tips From a Wise Man (My Father) for the Over 65 International Traveler

June 25, 2010

Some senior citizens travel because they want to teach English in China. Others want to build houses in Mexico. There are a growing number of senior citizens who are on study-abroad programs. And then there are some who just want to take a vacation to an exotic place. When it comes to planning your trip abroad, here are a few things to keep in mind.

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PPACA clears way for small businesses who want to self-fund

April 3, 2014

New ACA laws will help businesses from 11-99 employees with self funded health insurance Here is a really interesting article for employers with up to 100 employees seeking to self-insure their health benefits. In the past, employers who had too many claims and got in trouble of either: 1.) Running out of reserves 2.) Getting […]

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Travel insurance is a must, as Hotchkiss School realized

February 27, 2017

Travel insurance is a must, as Hotchkiss School realized. Americans, in general, do not realize the importance of travel medical insurance when they leave the U.S.  This blog article is not just about ticks.  But also about the need to have travel medical insurance. Organizations must minimize their liability footprint when they send people overseas on […]

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New Globehopper travel insurance for those over 65

May 7, 2018

Globe Hopper travel insurance for those over 65 (with no maximum age limit) Good Neighbor Insurance has always had some of the best travel insurance plans for seniors. Now we are happy to announce a new plan from IMG: Globe Hopper travel insurance for those over 65 including a unique “NON-MEDICAL EMERGENCY EVACUATION option that we […]

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Health insurance for international students in the U.S.

January 16, 2013

All international students studying in the U.S. must have U.S. based or equivalent medical health insurance to include repatriation of remains (in the event of you passing on) and medical evacuation back to your home country of residence.  There are four major options for you: 1.   Your College or University that you will be attending […]

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Repatriation of Remains explained

October 31, 2016

Return of Mortal Remains/ Repatriation of Remains explained: The Return or Repatriation of Remains benefit included in all of our travel insurance plans is designed to cover the costs associated with returning your body to your home country if you were to pass away. Plus, some things you can do to make things easier if […]

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Family grief over death overseas

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