Sen. Richard T. Moore, D-Uxbridge, in partnership with the Milford-Area and Blackstone Valley Chambers of Commerce will host "A Conversation about Federal Health Care Reform and Your Company: Preparation and Implementation in Massachusetts," a discussion for businesses about changes in federal health care law as a result of the implementation of the Affordable Care Act (ACA).
Guest speakers at the event will include: Christie L. Hager, JD, MPH, Regional Director, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Region One; and Ashley Hague, Deputy Executive Director, Massachusetts Health Connector.
The event will take place on Tuesday, December 10th, at the Hopedale Community House, located at 43 Hope St. in Hopedale between 8:00 and 9:30 am. Sign-in will take place at 7:30 am, and a light continental breakfast will be available at the time.
Effective January 1, 2014 National Health Reform (the ACA) will change the manner in which employers determine their benefits strategy. New premium tax credits, cost sharing subsidies, Medicaid expansion, health insurance taxes, rating factor changes, affordability standards, and a federal individual mandate are changing the health policy landscape for employers. The Massachusetts Health Connector will play a key role in the delivery of individual and small group health insurance products, subsidies and employer-related health reform policy.
Businesses are urged to attend this event to learn about these changes along with clear, up-to-date information about the ACA and what it will mean for the employer community. They will also hear from federal and state officials about implementation of the ACA, engage in a dialogue with officials about questions they may have, and gain an understanding about ACA on a practical level.
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