On March 23, 2010, President Obama signed into law the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA), commonly referred to as the new health care reform law. Nearly everyone will be impacted in some way by the changes this new law requires.
At times, it may seem difficult or even impossible to read all the information being released about health care reform. UPMC Health Plan has an entire department dedicated to assist you in understanding how the changes will affect you.
Many of the changes required by the new law went into effect for plan years that began on or after September 23, 2010. Other changes will continue to roll out over the coming months and years. UPMC Health Plan will be here to help you understand these changes, now and in the future.
Whether you are an individual seeking coverage for yourself or your family, an employer, producer, provider, or Medicare member trying to get the most out of your health coverage, we are here for you.
We hope that, over the coming weeks, months, and years, you will turn to UPMC Health Plan as your trusted source for all the latest information. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us.
Recent Developments
IRS Releases New Guidance on W-2 Reporting for Employers
The IRS recently published Notice 2012-9, which provides additional guidance on the new requirement to report the cost of group health coverage on employees’ W-2 forms. More information on this requirement is available in our Employer FAQ section. Click here to read Notice 2012-9.
Supreme Court Will Hear Challenge to ACA
The United States Supreme Court will hear arguments on the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act over three days in March 2012. The Court is then expected to issue its ruling during the summer of 2012.
Pennsylvania Will Create a Health Insurance Exchange
Governor Tom Corbett’s administration recently announced that Pennsylvania will create its own Health Insurance Exchange. For more information on Exchanges and Pennsylvania’s announcement, click here.
Early Retiree Reinsurance Program Ending
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services announced that the Early Retiree Reinsurance Program would end on December 31, 2011. To read the CMS announcement, click here.
