Although the effect of healthcare reform on retiree health plans is difficult to gauge at this point, there are several provisions that could impact the long-term costs and strategies for employer plans. Let’s start with the so-called “Cadillac Tax” on high-cost insurance plans effective in …
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Start Thinking About the Impact of Medicare Reform on OPEB Plans
Employers who offer retiree health benefits to their employees have something new to think about: How will proposed Medicare reforms impact my plan and its costs? Although changes to the Medicare system are likely a long way off, Medicare reform is a hot topic lately and changes to the program could …
It’s now or never for ERRP application
We all knew this day would come, and now it's here. New applications for the Early Retiree Reinsurance Program (ERRP) will be received only until 5 pm on Thursday, May 5th. The last time we blogged about this, the ERRP money was going fast. Now the urgency is clear. So if you've been thinking …