Health Reform and Your Benefits
As you know, the House of Representatives passed the Senate health care bill and a reconciliation bill on Sunday. This bill has significant implications for employers who offer health care benefits and the employees and families covered by those plans.
We know you have a lot of questions and concerns about health care reform and how the legislation will impact your benefits. We have been closely following the health care reform legislation and the implications for employer-sponsored and individual health care benefits. However, since there were so many last-minute changes by the House this weekend and because the Senate bill passed in December also had so many complex provisions, it will take us some time to understand exactly what the legislation means for us. Some things will take effect very quickly after the bill is signed into law but many of the major provisions will not take effect for several years.
We are working with our peers and legal advisers to understand the bill and its implications.
We will get a complete update out to you as soon as we can. As changes occur we will provide simplified explanations and timelines. Attached is an updated timeline.
Health care reform will not change our commitment to finding and providing competitive health insurance that support your health and wellness—today and in the future.
As always, your benefits require you to be actively involved to get the most from our plans. While we evaluate the legislation, please focus on what you can do today to get the most from your plans. If you haven’t already, schedule your annual physical and make sure you and your family are getting the preventive care exams you need.
Again, we hope to have more details to you in the next few months. In the meantime, please send your questions to dale@soldevila.com
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