Health Perks Geared To Top Workers Could Trigger Penalties Under Health Law
Employers who offer more generous benefits to highly paid workers could face $100-a-day fines for every worker who doesn't get them.
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Employers who offer more generous benefits to highly paid workers could face $100-a-day fines for every worker who doesn't get them.
The Obama administration's decision to delay the health law provision setting a maximum payment cap for some plans spurs complaints from several dozen organizations.
By moving up renewal dates on plans sold directly to consumers, insurers could delay meeting law's requirements for up to a year.
Stores in 18 states to use nurse practitioners, physician assistants to expand services to include diagnosis and treatment for chronic conditions such as diabetes and asthma.
Beginning in October, some states will score health plans on cancer screening rates and flu shot delivery, among other measures, to help consumers make smarter buying decisions.
The kiosks are part of a technology boom targeted at consumers seeking instant health data and cheaper, more convenient care.
Insurers bet some consumers will choose cheaper plans that restrict their choice of doctors, despite worries about skimpy care and huge bills for out-of-network providers.
The new online marketplaces, to be set up by October, are designed to make it easier to buy insurance. But they're in the middle of a political fight over the health care law.
What's at stake if they build state-based exchanges, partner with the federal government -- or let federal regulators run everything?
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