HealthPocket March 7, 2013 Health plan coverage of maternity, pediatric, mental health care falls short of new federal standards, which go into effect in 2014. A new analysis by HealthPocket, Inc., finds that less than 2 percent of health plans available to consumers today satisfy all aspects of the "Essential Health Benefits"-that is, the set of healthcare service categories they must offer … [Read more...]

The Affordable Care Act (ACA) requires applicable employers to provide each employee at the time of hiring (or with respect to current employees, not later than March 1, 2013), a written notice of coverage options through the Exchange. This deadline has been postponed until late summer or fall 2013; closer to the start of the open enrollment period for the Exchange. Morrison Insurance Services … [Read more...]

I hope your 2013 is off to a great start. Our labor attorney has provided an update for you our client on the latest laws that took effect January 1, 2013. I hope you find this summary helpful. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions. Sincerely, Jim Morrison, RHU, REBC, CLU, LPRT License # 0823956 MISbenefits.com | MISindividual.com REVISED 2013 EMPLOYEE … [Read more...]

Click here to view PDF - Morrison Insurance named an Aetna Small Group Premier Producer for 2013! Share your achievement Your personalized press release is attached Once again, congratulations on being named an Aetna Small Group Premier Producer for 2013! We are glad you have taken the opportunity to share your impressive achievement with your colleagues and community. Attached you will find … [Read more...]

  California Creates Online Portal For Insurance Coverage Complaints. The Sacramento Bee Journal (12/7, Robertson, Subscription Publication) reports that the state HMO regulator has launched a secure, easy-to-use online form to allow Californians to file complaints regarding their health plan on the Department of Managed Health Care's website. The online portal will allow people "to … [Read more...]

The New York Times, by Robert Pear - October 27, 2012 Washington - The Obama administration will soon take on a new role as the sponsor of at least two nationwide health insurance plans to be operated under contract with the federal government and offered to consumers in every state. These multistate plans were included in President Obama's health care law as a substitute for a pure … [Read more...]

As we move closer to the end of tax year 2012 and the beginning of 2013, you may have questions regarding whether or not you must comply with the Affordable Care Act (ACA) requirement for reporting the cost of employer-provided health care coverage on their W-2 forms. Morrison Insurance's goal is to keep you updated on health reform concerns so you are well-prepared. Here is a summary of the … [Read more...]

The CBO (Congressional Budget Office) said Wednesday that nearly 6 million people, most of whom are in the middle class, will face a tax penalty under the Affordable Care Act for not getting health insurance. The AP (9/20, Alonso-Zaldivar) reports that the new CBO numbers are "50 percent higher than a previous projection by the same office in 2010, shortly after the law passed. The earlier … [Read more...]

Today we are focusing on an important change the Affordable Care Act introduces beginning today - the Summary of Benefits and Coverage (SBC). The Center for Consumer Information & Insurance Oversight (part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services) believes SBCs will help the public understand and compare health insurance coverage options better than ever before. SBCs will list … [Read more...]

You may not be singing in the rain or dancing in the streets however improved flexibility helps make it easier to perform everyday activities. Take an extra 10 minutes to stretch your major muscle and tendon groups, allowing 10 - 30 seconds for each stretch. Repeat each stretch three to four times. The Mayo Clinic recommends these simple tips: First, warm up your muscles by walking while … [Read more...]