The PPACA deadlines: When are they and what do they mean for individuals and employers?
By Patrick D. Seiter, Esq., and Cindy M. Amedee, Esq.
Since the passage of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (commonly referred to as the PPACA or ACA) on March 23, 2010, how employers create and administer their health plans is dictated by a new set of rules. And yet, the rulemaking process has only just begun. The PPACA, or “health care reform,” will take years to become fully effective and requires thousands of pages of new regulations. Even with the employer mandate deadline recently moved back one year to Jan. 1, 2015, the time is now for businesses to plan for the complexities and requirements that implementation will bring. With that in mind, the sponsors are presenting the special advertising series Deciphering Health Care Reform, appearing in the March 5, May 28 and Aug. 6 issues of Business Report.
All information in this section is presented by the sponsors. The articles herein are educational and informational only and do not contain legal, tax, financial or medical advice specific to any individual or business.
Five key questions to ask about your business
Michael R. Bertaut, MBA, CHC, PAHM, Health Care Economist/Exchange Coordinator
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Health care reform: A clear path for employers
Andy Impastato, Esq., and Stephanie Pennington
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A closer look at PPACA tax and penalty rules
William C. Potter, CPA, JD, and Stephen Mehaffey, CPA, JD
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Finding the ROI in employee wellness
Stephanie Mills, M.D., MHCM, President and CEO Franciscan Health and Wellness, a subsidiary of Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System
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Watch for the full, three-part series of health care reform articles in the following Baton Rouge Business Report editions:
March 5, 2013
"Business Awards and Hall of Fame"
May 28, 2013
"Influential Women in Business"
August 6, 2013
PART ONE: March 5, 2013
Recent ACA guidance affecting employers and employees
Addie M. Prewitt
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A clear path for employers: Part 3, Achieving success
Kerry Drake, Andy Impastato and Stephanie Pennington
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Joining forces to increase health care quality and lower costs
David Carmouche, Cheif Medical Officer
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Addressing hospital cost drivers
John J. Finan, Jr., President/CEO
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PART THREE: August 6, 2013
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Worker classification, workforce restructuring and other problem employees under the ACA
Steve Mehaffey, CPA, JD, and Brandon Lagarde, CPA, JD, LLM
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A clear path for employers: Part 2, Developing strategies
Kerry Drake and Stephanie Pennington
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Why reform will drive up costs and what you can do
Mike Reitz, CEO and President
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Measuring health care quality: What everyone should know
Vindell Washington, M.D., MHCM, Vice President, Performance Excellence and Technology
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PART TWO: May 28, 2013
NOTE: On July 9, the Internal Revenue Service issued notice of a one-year delay for the employer mandate and information reporting requirements under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. The notice includes the following important points:
- Employers will not be liable for employer mandate penalties until 2015.
- Employers and insurers are not required to file informational reporting for 2014. They are encouraged to voluntarily comply with informational reporting this year, with reporting becoming mandatory for 2015.
Articles in this section DO NOT reflect this change in the implementation timeline.
NOTE: On July 9, the Internal Revenue Service issued notice of a one-year delay for the employer mandate and information reporting requirements under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. The notice includes the following important points:
- Employers will not be liable for employer mandate penalties until 2015.
- Employers and insurers are not required to file informational reporting for 2014. They are encouraged to voluntarily comply with informational reporting this year, with reporting becoming mandatory for 2015.
Articles in this section DO NOT reflect this change in the implementation timeline.