March 24, 2010
Some provisions of the new law are already well defined, with set effective dates. Other provisions of the law remain to be clarified through the development of new regulations by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services or other federal or state regulators. Regulatory action is likely to have a substantive impact on how reform is implemented and will ultimately affect purchasers of healthcare coverage.
In addition, the budget reconciliation bill passed by the U.S. House of Representatives and now being debated in the U.S. Senate may create further changes to the law. For more details, check out Reconciliation Bill Details of Interest to Employers and Producers.
Return here frequently for more information, or check with your LifeWise account executive. We will keep you informed as events unfold.