U.S. Healthcare Costs - Report on Healthcare Spending
More than half of the $2.6 trillion spent on healthcare in the United States each year is wasted, one of the many reasons healthcare costs are so high in this country.
Focus on Healthcare Reform (updated January 8, 2016)
This searchable PDF contains a high-level summary of the Affordable Care Act mandates going into effect. The document includes charts indicating which mandates apply to each market segment (i.e., Individuals, Small Group: 2-49, Small Group: 50-99, Large Group: 100+).
Employer Requirements
A Look at Some ACA Regulations (Presentation)
ACA Shared Large Employer Responsibility and Related Provisions
Additional Guidance for Implementing the PPACA
Additional Guidance for Implementing the PPACA Part II
Healthcare Reform and Self-Insured Plans
New W-2 Reporting Requirements
Prohibition of Discrimination Based on Salary
Proposed Regulations on Shared Responsibility (Presentation)
Proposed Rules on Shared Responsibility for Employers Regarding Health Coverage
Taxes and Fees
Fees and Taxes in Healthcare Reform (Presentation)
Small Employer Health Insurance Tax Credits
Grandfathering
Grandfathered Plans
How Do Collective Bargaining Agreements Impact Grandfathered Status?
More Clarification of Grandfathering Legislation
Updates to Grandfathering Legislation
Definitions
Definition of Terms Utilized in Healthcare Reform Law
Healthcare Terminology Definitions Part II
Plan Changes
Consumer-Driven Health Plans Under the New Reform Law
Extension of Dependent Age
Individual and Group Market Reforms
Modifications to Appeals Regulations
Simple Cafeteria Plans
Summary of Benefits and Coverage and Uniform Glossary 2012
Consumer Assistance
A First Look at Accountable Care Organizations
Patient Protections
State and Federal Coverage Expansion for Older Age Children - Frequently Asked Questions - Ohio Department of Insurance
State Ombudsman Program
Web Portal New Consumer Site for Viewing Coverage Options
The Law
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act was signed into law by President Obama on March 23, 2010. (Source: U.S. House of Representatives)
The Budget Reconciliation Bill includes final revisions to the healthcare legislation.
The timeline of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act indicates when various elements of the Act will be implemented. (Source: Ropes & Gray Health Reform Resource Center)
Web Links
Medical Mutual is a member of America's Health Insurance Plans (AHIP), which has posted a healthcare reform resources page.
Kaiser Family Foundation - Healthcare Reform Resource Page.
Healthcare Reform Information Page, healthcare consultant Deloitte Touche.
The New York Times has posted an interactive and comprehensive information page about the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
The Congressional Budget Office is responsible for calculating the amount of funding that the Healthcare Reform legislation will require.
The White House
U.S. Senate
U.S. House of Representatives