Steve Amante is the owner of Amante & Associates Insurance Solutions, Inc. He can be reached at 951-676-8800.
As expected of any large-scale reform, Obamacare has endured its share of criticisms from Republicans who oppose the Affordable Care Act. It can be difficult for the average person to separate the hype and propaganda from reality. While everyone isn’t likely to be happy with any new law all of the time, here are some […]
Since the launch of the federal and state health insurance exchanges required under the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare), numerous speculations have abounded regarding the number of people enrolled, the solvency of the system, and the future of healthcare in America. With multiple problems plaguing the federal exchange website, news of individual state exchanges has taken […]
The implementation of the Affordable Care Act is upon us. As the entire healthcare industry shifts gears to comply with the law, it’s important for all employers to double check their own procedures. The deadline for employers to send the required notice to all employees was October 1. If you missed this deadline and have […]
As the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) takes effect in 2014, most individuals and families who do not already have health insurance will be required to enroll in a plan. Those whose employers do not offer a healthcare plan will be able to utilize state-run exchanges to purchase their insurance. Some workers whose employers do offer […]
As officials scramble to meet requirements set forth in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, some deadlines have already been extended to allow insurers and employers more time to comply with the sweeping changes. Other reform measures have been scaled back or dropped completely, as they proved too difficult to implement.
Those who are expecting to receive answers on the real cost of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act may find themselves waiting a bit longer than the implementation deadline of 2014. A report from HealthPocket, a firm that compares healthcare plans, has just released a study that shows we won’t know the true, bottom-line […]
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) contains several requirements for insurers which are aimed at standardizing health insurance plans. These requirements will make it easier for consumers to compare benefits across several different plans and make an informed decision. They will also prevent insurance companies from attempting to insure only very healthy people. Insurance companies must […]
The Affordable Care Act is creating significant confusion and along with that, lots of questions. A typical question might be, “How will this affect me?” See below for answers to some of the most pressing and common questions.
These days, everyone has questions about healthcare reform. Here are a few of the most commonly asked questions and simple, to-the-point answers.
The Affordable Care Act, passed in 2010, is undoubtedly one of the most important landmark pieces of legislation in the history of the United States, rivaling the Social Security Amendments of 1965 that led to Medicare and Medicaid.
