Healthcare Matters House Bill No 1004
Rep. Donna Schaibley introduced House Bill No. 1004 Beginning in 2025, nonprofit hospitals must submit, on average, how much they charge for each healthcare service they provide. Should a nonprofit hospital charge more than 260% of the Medicare reimbursement rate, it could be assessed a penalty. The penalty paid would be applied to fund the […]
Indiana Medicaid Redetermination Process
The Families First Coronavirus Act (FFCRA) mandated continuous Medicaid enrollment through the federal COVID-19 public health emergency. The continuous enrollment suspended the redetermination process by prohibiting any cancelation of coverage. Now that the public health emergency has been lifted, all Medicaid recipients must complete a redetermination to determine if they remain eligible. On the national level, […]
Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
The month of May was mental health awareness, and there was an increase in interest in Employee Assistance Programs, not just in Indiana but the entire nation. What is an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)? An employee benefits program is a benefit a company will provide to their employees to help address personal and work-related issues […]
Do Different States Mean Different Costs?
Youth sports play a massive role in many parents’ lives. We are constantly shuffling kids from practice, private coaching, games, training, and tryouts. We all hope our children will not need medical attention, but there is a high probability you will find it throughout a youth sports career. This is the story of my kids […]
Elimination of the Family Glitch?
The current administration intends to fix the “family glitch” under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Under the ACA, an employee may be eligible for a premium tax credit if the employer-sponsored group health plan costs more than 9% of the employee’s income. The “family glitch” disqualified employees dependent from receiving tax credits even if the […]
Small-Group Health Insurance & Inflation
We are now starting to experience the impact of inflation on all industries. The cost of doing business is going up for most industries. Inflation can be devasting on small businesses and force owners to make difficult decisions. One benefit is that small businesses can make changes quickly. When it comes to Indiana Insurance Benefits, […]
COVID-19 At Home Test Kits
Beginning January 15th, 2022, most health insurance companies will cover FDA Authorized over-the-counter (OTC) COVID at-home test kits. Members do not need a prescription to receive the kits at no cost. An individual can receive up to eight OTC test kids every month. Should you elect a rapid test kit that includes two tests, that […]
Open Enrollment for 2022 Health Insurance Coverage
Who can apply? Residents of Indiana under age 65. When can I apply? November 1, 2021, through January 15, 2021. If you experience a qualifying life event after January 15, you may still be able to apply. When does my coverage start? For those who apply from November 1, 2021, through December 15, 2021, coverage […]
Medicare Part D Creditable or non-Creditable Notices
What is the purpose of the notice? Insured employees use this information to make an informed decision on when to enroll in Part D Prescription drug coverage. Who should be notified? Employees and dependents who are eligible for Medicare and enrolled in the group-sponsored prescription drug coverage. When are the notices due? October 15, 2021 […]
Indiana Hospital Transparency Pricing
January 1st, 2021, all hospitals are required to display at least 300 “shoppable medical Services “that a health care consumer can access prior to having a procedure. The goal is to give greater transparency to people who wish to be better consumers of health care. The medical providers are supposed to display these services in […]
