Boca Benefits Consulting Group Inc.

Clearly, it has been exceptionally difficult to keep up and make the proper choices relative to the requirements of PPACA 2010.  The steady stream of clarifying  IFR’s (i.e., Interim Final Regulations) has almost become a torrent.

Is you broker keeping you up to date? If not as much as you might like, please click here to contact BBCG for assistance.

LinkedIn page with info:  http://www.linkedin.com/in/rwmurph

Resume from BBCG site: http://bocabenefits.com/resume.htm

“Core Competency” post: http://bocabenefits.com/blog/?p=992

Let BBCG help your organization this fall! 

President/CEO

BBCG Inc.

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Below are two links to resources provided by the U.S.  Department of Health and Human Services in regard to the new “To Age 26” provisions of PPACA. Important reading for graduating college seniors, parents and other adult children less than 26 years of age.

HHS Frequently Asked Questions

HHS fact sheet

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United Healthcare announced that it has agreed to the White House’s request to provide coverage for graduating college seniors under the “To Age 26” provision of PPACA (i.e.,  2010 health reform act). See below excerpt from announcement. Click here for full broker announcement.

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On April 19 we (sic) announced that we will work with customers that wish to extend the health coverage that graduating college students currently have under their parents’ plans. As a result, we are mailing letters beginning May 5 to all fully insured customers* regarding our graduate coverage initiative.  The mailing includes the Customer Notice, Letter and FAQ and Opt-Out form posted above.

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BBCG is represented on the board of NAIFA-Pinellas (National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors, Pinellas County, Florida). The below bullet points are insurance/benefits related items addressed in the Week #7 dispatch from the 2010 regular Florida Legislative Session.  Please see below link to access the dispatch.

• NAIFA TO TESTIFY BEFORE COMMISSIONER MCCARTY AGAINST FEDERAL MEDICAL LOSS RATIOS
• NAIFA-FLORIDA PRIORITY LEGISLATION CLEARS FINAL COMMITTEES – HEADED TO THE FLOOR
• LIFE INSURANCE BILL STRIPPED OF CONTROVERSIAL FEDERAL HEALTH REFORM PROVISIONS
• AUTISM & MENTAL HEALTH PARITY MANDATES STILL PUSHING FORWARD
• HOUSE AND SENATE MOVE CLOSER TO AGREEMENT ON PROPERTY BILLS
• CFO SINK’S PRIORITY ANNUITY LEGISLATION GAINS APPROVAL OF THE SENATE
• NUMEROUS COSTLY MANDATE BILLS FILED

Go to NAIFA archive page for full details.