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How the New Health Insurance Laws of 2014 Will Affect Businesses

June 23, 2013April 21, 2014 Guest Author

Health care has always been a hot topic. Historically health insurance was too expensive for many smaller businesses and individuals to have. Unfortunately the failure to obtain that insurance could result in very high medical costs when hospital, doctor, or dental visits were required. The Affordable Health Care Act known by many as ObamaCare will come into full effect in January of next year. It is meant to reform health care as we know it. There will be many changes that businesses and employees should be aware of. Overall Health…

Consumers and small businesses may turn to CO-OP into affordable opportunities

July 19, 2011 H. Cutner

The Affordable Care Act will soon be providing consumers and small businesses with the opportunity to take advantage of their state Affordable Insurance Exchange, so that they can obtain cheaper healthcare through a new form of health plan known as a Consumer Oriented and Operating Plan (CO-OP). CO-OP health insurers are private and non-profit, with a board comprised of members, so that affordable, high quality health plans will be available in a consumer-friendly way across every state. The proposed standards for the establishment of CO-OP health insurance plans were outlined…