Effective for plan years beginning on or after Jan. 1, 2014, the ACA prohibits health plans and issuers from imposing pre-existing condition exclusions (PCEs). The ACA’s prohibition on PCEs makes
Stellar’s Healthy Living Calendar, December Edition
With the holiday season around the corner it will be hard to resist the tables filled with food, from office parties to family get-togethers, so get a leg up on
U.S. Supreme Court Will Hear Challenge to ACA Subsidies in Federal Exchanges
On Nov. 7, 2014, the U.S. Supreme Court agreed to review a lawsuit challenging the ability of the federal government to provide subsidies under the ACA to individuals in states
UPDATE: Health FSA Limit Will Increase for 2015
The Affordable Care Act imposes a $2,500 limit on employees’ salary reduction contributions to a health FSA. This $2,500 limit is indexed for cost-of-living adjustments. On Oct. 30, 2014, the
IRS Closes Minimum Value Loophole for Low-cost Employer Plans
On Nov. 4, 2014, the IRS issued Notice 2014-69 to clarify that plans that do not provide in-patient hospitalization or physician services (referred to as Non-Hospital/Non-Physician Services Plans) do not
HPID Requirement Delayed Indefinitely
On Oct. 31, 2014, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced that enforcement of the health plan identifier (HPID) requirement is delayed until further notice. The enforcement delay
Stellar’s Healthy Living Calendar, November Edition
As we’ve seen month after month, the nation comes together to bring awareness to many devastating but also preventable and/or treatable diseases. November is American Diabetes Month, a time to
MMO Preventive Care Services and Benefits
Under the Affordable Care Act, private insurers—except for plans that have been grandfathered—are required to cover certain preventive services without any cost to the patient.
Please review the attached MMO flyers
UHC to Cover Tobacco Cessation Drugs at No-Cost Share Jan. 1
Please review the attached notice regarding UHC’s Tobacco Cessation programs and covered medications.
UnitedHealthcare to Cover Tobacco Cessation Drugs at No Cost
Stellar’s Healthy Living Calendar, October Edition
Since the inception of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, women have had a greater hand in their own health and countless lives have been saved. Let’s continue to promote this