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Senate Democrats Vote To Repeal A Portion of Obamacare

Post by: Butch Zemar in Uncategorized

On March 21, with an overwhelming vote of 79-20, the Senate Democrats voted to repeal the 2.3 percent sales tax on medical devices such as catheters, pacemakers and MRI machines. This was intended to help finance coverage for the uninsured that starts in 2014. This is one of the first steps in stripping away the unpopular law signed by President O...

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Mar 26, 2013
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A small business guide to income replacement for sick business owners

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Check out our new e-book, A small Business Guide to Income Replacement for Sick Business Owners: http://bit.ly/12TbWIc Get your copy today! Thank you, Butch Zemar

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Mar 16, 2013
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Inside or Outside of the Health Insurance Exchanges

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Businesses, individuals and families are even more confused about where they can buy health insurance come 2014. Some think they have to buy inside the exchange. This is simply not the case. So what do you do? Get informed! The exchanges were designed to offer a richer set of plans that most people in America are used to through their employer. The...

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Mar 15, 2013
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Priorities for Employers with Healthcare Reform, Obamacare

Post by: Butch Zemar in Uncategorized

Be aware of the Requirements for employers for Obamacare. Here are a few for employers: Fewer than 50 employees - no big obligations Maybe eligible for tax credit if under 25 employees and wages average less than 50,000 annually 50 or more employees must cover at least 60% of covered expenses for a typical person ...

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Mar 06, 2013
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Funding Changes Course For PCIP: Obamacare

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PCIP is changing things 10 months prior to the start date, January 1st, 2014, when Obamacare is fully implemented. Some have already put a spin on it saying they are winding the program down for 2014. If you take a look at this source, according to PCIP.gov, they are suspending the program to help ensure that funds are available through 2013 to continu...

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Mar 05, 2013
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Using Life Insurance to supplement your health Insurance

Post by: Butch Zemar in Uncategorized

Around the Chicago area, as well as many other parts of the country, we have recently seen a bigger spike in health insurance premiums than in the last 24 months or so on the individual market. There are many contributing factors as to why, but for now we will focus on how to control some of those costs and improve your coverage. By rai...

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Mar 04, 2013
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Employers are feeling it every day that health insurance premiums are skyrocketing out of control. They are duplicating their efforts and finding out as they move along they have pitfalls that are eating up their bottom line.  

Employers have options dealing with healthcare for their employees.  Staying ahead of the trend will help save them money and time while maintaining the status of the employer of choice for talented employees.  
 
Butch Zemar, an industry-leading healthcare reform specialist and author who helps businesses enhance their employee benefits offerings while also reducing health insurance costs. A published author, speaker, and writer is known for his expertise in the health insurance marketplace. Advisor to small and medium-sized businesses on the latest regulations and new insurance plan offerings. A 2014 Broker of the Year finalist for Benefits Pro. Avid scuba diver, master instructor, and creator of ScubaButch.com.

EliteBenefits.net and ButchZemar.com are the go-to information sources for small and middle market companies. 

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  • By Eric Wilson ORIGINAL ARTICLE PUBLISH ON www.calbrokermag.com Since before the Affordable Care Act was signed into law in March of 2010, there have been talks about the United States moving toward a “Medicare for All” program, or a single payer system, or a government run health care system or socialized medicine. In co... Posted: Aug 20, 2019 Read More

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