TrueNorth Companies - Health Care Reform

How to Read Your Medical Bill

posted by TrueNorth Employee Benefits on Tuesday, March 14, 2017

A big step in controlling your health care costs is understanding how to read your medical bill.

Executive Order on the ACA

posted by TrueNorth Employee Benefits on Monday, January 30, 2017

On January 20, President Trump signed an executive order on the ACA

Health Care Reform: Common Acronyms

posted on Tuesday, July 21, 2015

There are a growing number of acronyms used in health care reform-related materials today. Here is a list of common acronyms and a definition for each:

Health Care Reform: Marketplace Subsidies, Medicaid and CHIP

posted on Tuesday, July 7, 2015

Under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), uninsured individuals are required to buy insurance or face a tax penalty. Subsidized coverage may be available to individuals and families with household incomes up to 400% of the federal poverty level and who are not offered affordable coverage through their employers.

U.S. Supreme Court Legalizes Same-Sex Marriage Nationwide

posted on Tuesday, June 30, 2015

The Supreme Court's ruling means that same-sex couples have a constitutional right to marry in the United States, regardless of which state they live in.

The Individual Mandate: Reporting Coverage and Paying Penalties

posted on Wednesday, February 4, 2015

A key provision of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) is the individual mandate, which requires most individuals to purchase health insurance coverage for themselves and their family members or pay a penalty.

Affordable Care Act Open Enrollment

posted on Thursday, January 15, 2015

The first two sessions of the ACA open enrollment have ended, but there is still one more session remaining!

Open Enrollment: What You Need to Know

posted on Tuesday, January 13, 2015

Making wise decisions about your benefits requires planning. By selecting benefits that provide the best care and coverage, you can optimize their value and minimize the impact to your budget.

Help Employees Watch for Hidden Medical Fees

posted on Wednesday, November 26, 2014

Employee communication is critical, and helping them understand how to save money by keeping an eye on their medical bills as well as how they use medical services could save an organization and their employees a lot of money.

Why Your Disability Insurance Audit is so Important

posted on Wednesday, November 19, 2014

Disability insurance is set up to replace a person's income up to a fixed dollar amount if they become disabled. These policies are often in place for the long term and for the past several years have experienced lower claim rates, thus leading employers to renew the plan without reviewing them.