Lunch and Learn - Healthcare Update
“Healthcare Update – What’s 2015 Look Like?”
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As part of the discussion Jim will address the implication of the “Pay or Play” law and what needs to be done to make sure employers are in compliance and how to avoid penalties. In addition, we will review the Federal Exchange and how this new method insurance coverage is impacting employers. By the end of this presentation, you will walk away with practical information and general guidance for planning your review of your company healthcare solution for 2015. Jim Stewart maximizes his clients’ investment in employee benefits with customized solutions that include strategic short- and long-term planning, benefit design, cost containment, and comprehensive human resources consulting. Jim works collaboratively with clients to understand their needs, identify their challenges and opportunities, and deploy creative strategies that achieve specific goals. This includes utilizing technology to transition geographically dispersed workforces from high-cost traditional health plans to consumer-directed plans as well as development of custom wellness initiatives that reduce healthcare costs and increase productivity. In addition, Jim regularly consults on the complex issues associated with the Affordable Care Act and ongoing regulatory change within the health care environment. His expertise includes assisting clients in calculating the financial impact of health care reform, outlining options for maintaining compliance, as well as employee retention strategies. He is also is a member of ACA Experts Group, a national team of experts that meets quarterly to strategize and receive updates for the new regulations. Jim is passionate about providing the highest levels of consultative service and has achieved a 97% client retention rate over the past twelve years.
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Jim Stewart from Ascension Benefits and Insurance Solutions will be presenting an overview of the Affordable Care Act 2015 and its impact to small and mid-sized business. As a member of the ACA Experts Group, a national team of experts that meets quarterly to strategize and receive updates for the new regulations, he will bring you up to date on: