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Know about the key changes in health care reforms that began in March 2010. For more information, please visit: http://www.onesourcebenefits.com/

Toll Free Number: 1-877-549-1212 www.onesourcebenefits.com

Changes in Health Care

Reform





Toll Free Number: 1-877-549-1212 www.onesourcebenefits.com

Changes began in March

2010...

 It is important to note that if your

health insurance plan was already in

effect on March 23, 2010 you may

have a grandfathered plan.



 A grandfather plan means that all the

changes taking place may not affect

you, so you can decide if you would

like to change your plan or keep the

one you have.







Toll Free Number: 1-877-549-1212 www.onesourcebenefits.com

Key Changes taking place



 “Young adults can stay on their parents plan until they turn 26, or later if

state allows it.



 Lifetime dollar limits on key benefits like hospital stays no longer apply.



 For many plans, annual dollar limits on key benefits like hospital stays no

longer apply.



 Children younger than 19 can get coverage even if they had a disability or

illness before signing up for coverage. (Some states have further defined

the rules for children’s coverage.



Toll Free Number: 1-877-549-1212 www.onesourcebenefits.com

 Certain preventive services like vaccines are covered 100% in network.



 Health Plans have new features the law calls “patient protections”.



 Members have more rights to appeal health plan decisions about health

benefits and eligibility for coverage.



 A policy can be rescinded (canceled) only if the member intentionally

misrepresents material facts or is involved with fraud.



 Members may be eligible for a rebate if their plan doesn’t spend at least

80% of premiums on medical care and quality improvement during the

year (some states have a different percent).





Toll Free Number: 1-877-549-1212 www.onesourcebenefits.com

Everyone can be prepared

for the change, by staying

informed on what is

happening!









Toll Free Number: 1-877-549-1212 www.onesourcebenefits.com

changes continued...

 Members get more access to information about rate changes that

have been reviewed by the state or federal government.



 Members who have a healthy savings account (HSA) can use HSA

money for over-the-counter medications only if they have a

prescription.



 Members pay a higher tax rate if they use HSA money for

unapproved items.



 Benefit summaries will start to use a standard format that makes it

easier to compare plans.



 Regardless of health history, everyone will be eligible to apply for

coverage. There may be required “open enrollment” periods.



Toll Free Number: 1-877-549-1212 www.onesourcebenefits.com

 There will be a requirement to have a minimum amount of health

insurance coverage. Those who don’t may have to pay a fine. There are

some exceptions.



 People who don’t get health insurance at work will be able to shop for it

through an exchange.



 All plans will cover certain key benefits. There won’t be an annual dollar

limit on these benefits.



 New pricing rules take effect and routine patient costs for clinical trials of

life-threatening diseases will be covered.”







Toll Free Number: 1-877-549-1212 www.onesourcebenefits.com

Thank You

www.onesourcebenefits.com

Toll Free: 1 (877) 549-1212


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