Business Minute: Obamacare FAQ

The Affordable Care Act (ACA) ushered in sweeping changes to the U.S. healthcare system. Many of these must be implemented in 2014 and will impact employers and the health benefits they offer. CBIA’s Ken Comeau answers frequently asked questions about the new rules and their impact on your business. For more information, visit CBIA’s Healthcare Resource Center. And don’t forget to register online for one of CBIA’s informative workshops on what Obamacare means for your company.

• Are employers obligated to provide insurance coverage?
• Must Connecticut small businesses buy insurance through the state’s exchange?
• What is ‘minimum value’ under the ACA?
• OK to impose a waiting period before employees qualify for coverage?
• Does your plan meet the ACA’s affordability requirement?