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- 1. What You Need to Know NOW
& How to prepare for 2014
• What You Need to Know
• What You Need to Decide
• When You Need to Act
• Plus, How It Affects You, Your
Job, and Your Employer
What?
When?
Healthcare Options for 2013
And how to prepare for 2014
© 2013 Michael Chapman, GroupBenefitsAdvisors.com
- 2. Disclaimer:
• The information presented is subject to
change, and will likely change in the future.
• Subscribe to TheMedicalInsuranceExchange.com
newsletter or contact us for latestupdates.
• The information presented should not to be
construed as offering legal or tax advice; consult
with a lawyer or tax professional.
• Some state variations may occur, the information
presented is based on the laws of Texas.
What?
When?
Healthcare Options for 2013
© 2013 Michael Chapman, GroupBenefitsAdvisors.com
- 3. My Qualifications:
• Former CEO
• Since 2003, Frequent Public Speaker on Healthcare and Insurance.
• Employee Benefits Broker for Companies and Individuals.
• Published Author, Blogger.
• Helpful, pro bono resource to thousands of individuals and companies in
DFW with benefits-related questions and concerns.
• Mike Chapman, mtchapman@endeavorgroup.net
• Linkedin.com/in/michaelchapman (14,000+)
• 214-764-6315 tel, 214-732-3691 cell
© 2013 Michael Chapman, GroupBenefitsAdvisors.com
Healthcare Options for 2013
- 4. © 2013 Michael Chapman, GroupBenefitsAdvisors.com
My Dilemma
Healthcare Options for 2013
- 5. Door # 2:
• Plunge head first
towards opportunities
created from PPACA
• Mike Chapman, mtchapman@endeavorgroup.net
• Linkedin.com/in/michaelchapman
• 214-764-6315 tel., 214-732-3691 cell
© 2013 Michael Chapman, GroupBenefitsAdvisors.com
Healthcare Options for 2013
- 6. Healthcare Options for 2013
Best Healthcare Advice
for Anyone:
© 2013 Michael Chapman, GroupBenefitsAdvisors.com
- 7. Healthcare Options for 2013
Best Healthcare Advice
for Anyone:
• Stay Healthy
• Don‟t Get Injured
© 2013 Michael Chapman, GroupBenefitsAdvisors.com
- 8. Healthcare Options for 2013
2nd-Best Healthcare Advice for
Anyone:
© 2013 Michael Chapman, GroupBenefitsAdvisors.com
- 9. Healthcare Options for 2013
2nd-Best Healthcare Advice for
Anyone:
• Die Quickly
• Die In Your Sleep!
• Over 80% of lifetime healthcare expenses
occur in last 18 months of life.
• Medical is Leading Cause of Bankruptcies
© 2013 Michael Chapman, GroupBenefitsAdvisors.com
- 10. Healthcare Options for 2013
We Don‟t Get to
Choose
If, When, or
How
We Get
Sick, Injured or© 2013 Michael Chapman, GroupBenefitsAdvisors.com
- 11. Healthcare Options for 2013
The Choices We Make
Determines How Much We
Have to Spend
If and When We Get
Sick, Injured or Die
© 2013 Michael Chapman, GroupBenefitsAdvisors.com
- 12. Healthcare Options for 2013
A Healthy, “Hazard-Free
„Lifestyle
Reduces How Much We‟ll
Eventually Pay When We Get
Sick, Injured and Die, and
Increases the Length and
Quality of Life
© 2013 Michael Chapman, GroupBenefitsAdvisors.com
- 13. Healthcare Options for 2013
Insurance pools
the $$ Risk of
Sickness
Accident, and
Death
© 2013 Michael Chapman, GroupBenefitsAdvisors.com
- 14. Healthcare Options for 2013
Healthcare is Expensive
• 30-35% of US GDP
• For many families, #1 or 2 budget
item.
• For many Businesses, #2 Overhead
item after salaries
• High, uncontrollable inflation.
© 2013 Michael Chapman, GroupBenefitsAdvisors.com
- 15. Healthcare Options for 2013
Pre-2014 Options:
• COBRA
• Private Insurance
• “Risk Pool”
• VA/Tricare (Veterans/Active Duty)
• Medicare (65+)
• Medicaid/CHIP (Children)
• Self-Insure
© 2013 Michael Chapman, GroupBenefitsAdvisors.com
- 16. Healthcare Options for 2013
Pre-2014 Options:
• COBRA/State Continuation
• Same plan, same $ as
employer
• 18 months/6 months
• No exclusion of health
conditions
• Must elect within 60 days
© 2013 Michael Chapman, GroupBenefitsAdvisors.com
- 17. Healthcare Options for 2013
Pre-2014 Options:
• Private Insurance
• Can exclude
conditions, increase rates
based on health conditions
during underwriting.
© 2013 Michael Chapman, GroupBenefitsAdvisors.com
- 18. Healthcare Options for 2013
Underwriting:
• Evaluation of Risk of claims
• Conditions
• Age
• Gender
• Residence
© 2013 Michael Chapman, GroupBenefitsAdvisors.com
- 19. Healthcare Options for 2013
Pre-2014 Options:
• Group Insurance
• Guaranteed Issue
• Same cost for every employee
• Individual Insurance
• Individually Underwritten
© 2013 Michael Chapman, GroupBenefitsAdvisors.com
- 20. Healthcare Options for 2013
Pre-2014 Options:
• Individual Insurance
• Individually Underwritten
• Insuring a healthy, younger, male
with no health conditions is less
risk of a claim, so they will pay less
for insurance.
• Can reduce cost vs. COBRA by up
to 60%
© 2013 Michael Chapman, GroupBenefitsAdvisors.com
- 21. Healthcare Options for 2013
Pre-2014 Options:
• Individual Insurance
• Short term plans
• 0-6 months of coverage.
• Easy, short application.
• “Permanent” plans
• Stay in force as long as you pay
premium.
• Lengthy application/underwriting.
• Short term and permanent are both
major medical plans.
© 2013 Michael Chapman, GroupBenefitsAdvisors.com
- 22. Healthcare Options for 2013
Pre-2014 Options:
• “Risk Pool”
• Option after COBRA and if either
spouse is not eligible for group plan.
• Covers individuals who are ineligible
or excluded individual insurance
because of health condition.
© 2013 Michael Chapman, GroupBenefitsAdvisors.com
- 23. Healthcare Options for 2013
Pre-2014 Options:
• Medicare
• Guaranteed issue coverage at
age 65, can apply at 64 ½
• A+B+D plus medicare supplement
or Medicare Advantage (HMO)
plan in some areas.
• Limitation of healthcare
providers who accept.
© 2013 Michael Chapman, GroupBenefitsAdvisors.com
- 24. Healthcare Options for 2013
Pre-2014 Options:
• Medicaid/CHIP (Children)
• Children 0-18
• Income/Asset qualify
• Waiting list
• HMO
• Affordable
© 2013 Michael Chapman, GroupBenefitsAdvisors.com
- 25. Healthcare Options for 2013
Pre-2014 Options:
• Self-Insure
• You assume risk of sickness/injury
• Includes public health programs
such as Parkland and John Peter
Smith in DFW
© 2013 Michael Chapman, GroupBenefitsAdvisors.com
- 26. Whether you yet know it or not…
…ACA Impacts EVERYTHING
• Every American faces healthcare decisions
Beginning 10/1/2013 for 2014.
• Every Business faces similar decisions in
2014
What? What?
When?
© 2013 Michael Chapman, GroupBenefitsAdvisors.com
Healthcare Options for 2014
- 27. When Must I Make A Decision?
• Huge Advertising Campaign.
• Exchanges Open October 1, 2013
• ACA Coverage Begins January 1.
• Best Time To Make A Decision is NOW!
© 2013 Michael Chapman, GroupBenefitsAdvisors.com
What?
When
?
Healthcare Options for 2014
- 28. The Obamacare Clock
Is Ticking..
…The Sooner You Know WHAT to
Do
…The Longer You‟ll Have to Adjust!
© 2013 Michael Chapman, GroupBenefitsAdvisors.com
Healthcare Options for 2014
- 29. Change =
Opportunities
© 2013 Michael Chapman, GroupBenefitsAdvisors.com
Use Knowledge of
Obamacare as Your
Secret Advantage.
Healthcare Options for 2014
- 30. Brief Overview of What it Is
• Coverage Differences
• How You Buy It
• What It Costs You
• Consequences to You and Employer
© 2013 Michael Chapman, GroupBenefitsAdvisors.com
What?
When
?
Healthcare Options for 2014
- 31. Your Health Plan will be Different
© 2013 Michael Chapman, GroupBenefitsAdvisors.com
2013 2014
Healthcare Options for 2014
- 32. © 2013 Michael Chapman, GroupBenefitsAdvisors.com
98% of Today‟s
Health Plans Will
Be Replaced
Just Kidding!
Healthcare Options for 2014
- 33. Some of the Big Plan Differences:
© 2013 Michael Chapman, GroupBenefitsAdvisors.com
• Different Deductibles –
• Max $2,000 Deductible.
• $3,500 Max Out of Pocket.
• “Guaranteed Issue,” Regardless of Your Health.
• More Coverage, Examples:
• Maternity Coverage, Dental Checkups to Age 6
Healthcare Options for 2014
- 34. More Big Plan Differences:
© 2013 Michael Chapman, GroupBenefitsAdvisors.com
• Guaranteed issue, No “Rate Ups” for Risk or
Conditions
• Except May Charge 50% More for Smoking
• May Offer Discount for Wellness Plan Participation
• 3 vs. 6 Age Bands
• Community Rating.
Healthcare Options for 2014
- 35. Buzz Word: Essential Benefits
© 2013 Michael Chapman, GroupBenefitsAdvisors.com
• Ambulatory patient services
• Emergency services
• Hospitalization
• Maternity and newborn care
• Mental health and substance use disorder
services, including behavioral health treatment
• Prescription drugs
Healthcare Options for 2014
- 36. Essential Benefits, continued:
© 2013 Michael Chapman, GroupBenefitsAdvisors.com
• Rehabilitative and habilitative services and devices
• Laboratory services
• Preventive and wellness services; chronic disease
management
• Pediatric services, including oral and vision care
Healthcare Options for 2014
- 37. Essential Benefits, continued:
© 2013 Michael Chapman, GroupBenefitsAdvisors.com
• Items or services that have an „A‟ or „B‟ rating
• Immunizations for routine use in children,
adolescents, & adults
• Evidence‐informed preventive care and
screenings
• No cost sharing for preventive care services
(in‐network)
Healthcare Options for 2014
- 38. Buzz Word: Actuarial Value
© 2013 Michael Chapman, GroupBenefitsAdvisors.com
• Bronze plans = 60% of minimum of cost of healthcare
• Silver plans = 70% of minimum of cost of healthcare
• Gold plans = 80% of minimum of cost of healthcare
• Platinum plans = 90% of minimum of cost of healthcare
Healthcare Options for 2014
- 39. Your Premiums Will Be Different:
© 2013 Michael Chapman, GroupBenefitsAdvisors.com
2013:
$$$
2014:
???
Healthcare Options for 2014
- 40. Anybody Want to
Guess the Biggest
Factor Whether You‟ll
Pay More or Less?
© 2013 Michael Chapman, GroupBenefitsAdvisors.com
Healthcare Options for 2014
- 41. How Much You Earn!
© 2013 Michael Chapman, GroupBenefitsAdvisors.com
Healthcare Options for 2014
- 42. Eligibility for Government Subsidy
Family of 4
Income Level
Percent of
Poverty Level
Individual Can Get
Coverage In:
Government
Subsidies
Above $88,200 Above 400% Federal or State Health
Ins Exchange
No
$88,200 400% Federal or State Health
Ins Exchange
Yes
$29,327
$22,050
$0
133%
100%
0%
Medicaid Yes
© 2013 Michael Chapman, GroupBenefitsAdvisors.com
Healthcare Options for 2014
- 43. 1. How Do Find Out if I Qualify for a
Subsidy for Obamacare?
© 2013 Michael Chapman, GroupBenefitsAdvisors.com
2. Am I Sure I Really Want a Subsidy?
3. What‟s The Penalty If Uninsured?
Healthcare Options for 2014
- 44. Tax Credit or Subsidy
• Subsidies Only Available through Public and Private
Exchanges.
• Employee+ Dependents NOT ELIGIBLE for a Subsidy If:
© 2013 Michael Chapman, GroupBenefitsAdvisors.com
• The employer offers at least the actuarial equivalent of
the Bronze Plan (60%)
• The employee cost share is not more than 9.5% of their
annual income (W‐2 Employee) (AGI)
Healthcare Options for 2014
- 45. Tax Credit or Subsidy
• If employer offers health insurance for employees,
employee cannot apply for subsidy for themselves or for
their dependents.
• This means employee must purchase high cost,
unsubsidized insurance for dependents or pay a tax
penalty if they are uninsured.
© 2013 Michael Chapman, GroupBenefitsAdvisors.com
Healthcare Options for 2014
- 46. © 2013 Michael Chapman, GroupBenefitsAdvisors.com
Subsidy
Calculator:
Healthcare Options for 2014
- 49. If your Adjusted Gross Income
ends up exceeding your
estimate, the IRS will
assess and take back
your subsidy.
© 2013 Michael Chapman, GroupBenefitsAdvisors.com
The IRS Giveth and
Taketh Away:
Examples:
• Job Seekers
• Y.E. Bonus
• Unexpected Income
Healthcare Options for 2014
- 50. Where You‟ll Buy:
© 2013 Michael Chapman, GroupBenefitsAdvisors.com
Employer
Exchange
• Employer
• Federal or State Exchanges
(Federal Only in TX)
• Private Exchanges
• 2015: SHOP for small biz (< 25)
Healthcare Options for 2014
- 51. Public Insurance Exchanges:
© 2013 Michael Chapman, GroupBenefitsAdvisors.com
• State Run (23 states + DC)
• Federal Exchange (26 states, including Texas)
Healthcare Options for 2014
- 52. “Pre-2014” Health Insurance Transaction
When?
Healthcare Costs
© 2013 Michael Chapman, GroupBenefitsAdvisors.com
You and/or
Your
Employer
Insurance
Company
Insurance
Policy
$$,
Health Information
Healthcare Options for 2014
- 55. 2014 Exchange Transaction
What?
Healthcare Costs
© 2013 Michael Chapman, GroupBenefitsAdvisors.com
You and/or
Your
Employer
Insurance
Company
$$ Premium Payment
Health Insurance Policy
Healthcare Options for 2014
- 56. Where:
© 2013 Michael Chapman, GroupBenefitsAdvisors.com
Marketplace.CMS.Gov
Healthcare Options for 2014
- 57. Downside of Public Exchanges:
• Self-serve, with little to no
support
• Expect LONGGGGGG
Wait Times,
• WRONGGGGG Answers.
Healthcare Options for 2014
© 2013 Michael Chapman, GroupBenefitsAdvisors.com
- 58. Downside of Public Exchanges:
• Inexperienced, minimally trained
“Navigators” and “Assistors”
• Navigator grant money awarded to
organizations favoring Administration
Healthcare Options for 2014
© 2013 Michael Chapman, GroupBenefitsAdvisors.com
- 59. Downside of “Public Exchanges”
• Do you really want to
share your personal
health & tax information?
Healthcare Options for 2014
© 2013 Michael Chapman, GroupBenefitsAdvisors.com
- 60. Downside of “Public Exchanges”
• No support or assistance
after purchase.
Healthcare Options for 2014
© 2013 Michael Chapman, GroupBenefitsAdvisors.com
- 61. What is a “Private
Exchange”?• Multiple carrier venue for insurance policies
• Not just health insurance
• Run by Experienced, Trained, Licensed Agents
Healthcare Options for 2014
© 2013 Michael Chapman, GroupBenefitsAdvisors.com
- 63. © 2013 Michael Chapman, GroupBenefitsAdvisors.com
• Out of pocket max greater than $3,500.
• You don‟t have guaranteed issue or maternity
coverage now.
• You‟re younger than age 35 (approx.)
• You live in an area with high healthcare utilization.
• Your employer decreases contribution or drops
group plan.
You May Pay More in Premiums If in 2013:
Healthcare Options for 2014
- 64. You May Pay Less in Premiums If in 2013:
© 2013 Michael Chapman, GroupBenefitsAdvisors.com
• Out of pocket max now less than $3,500.
• You have guaranteed issue coverage (Risk Pool).
• You‟re older than age 50 (approx.)
• You live in an area with low healthcare utilization.
• Your employer maintains/increases health plan
contribution or improves health plan.
Healthcare Options for 2014
- 65. • 2014: $95 per Adult, $47.50 per Child up to $285 per family
or 1% of income.
© 2013 Michael Chapman, GroupBenefitsAdvisors.com
Individual Tax Penalty If Uninsured:
• 2015: $325 per Adult, $162.50 per Child up to $975 per
family or 2% of income.
• 2016: $695 per Adult, $347.50 per Child up to $2085 per
family or 2.5% of income.
Healthcare Options for 2014
- 66. Your Choices:
© 2013 Michael Chapman, GroupBenefitsAdvisors.com
COBRA
Private/Public Exchange Insurance
Short-term plan + Tax Penalty
Healthcare Options for 2014
- 67. Whatever You Choose, You‟ll Pay More:
© 2013 Michael Chapman, GroupBenefitsAdvisors.com
Taxes
Goods & Services
New Federal Tax on Insurer Premiums, 3.8%
Tax on Unearned Income, dividend taxes.
Healthcare Options for 2014
- 68. Impact On Seniors:
© 2013 Michael Chapman, GroupBenefitsAdvisors.com
• Harder to find doctors who
accept Medicare (25% pay cut)
• Gradual Closing of Donut Hole
• Reduction In Medicare Budget
• Likely: Medicare Premiums
Based on Assets and Income
Healthcare Options for 2014
- 70. Employer Penalties (delayed):
© 2013 Michael Chapman, GroupBenefitsAdvisors.com
• $2,000 per Employee over 30 FTEs if
Group Ins. or if no Essential Benefits
• $3,000 per Employee that does not enroll
in Employer‟s plan because it costs
employee more than 9.5% of income or
plan does not meet Bronze level.
Healthcare Options for 2014
- 71. Certain Industry Sectors Will Get Hammered:
• Staffing
• Seasonal
• Hospitality
• Retail
© 2013 Michael Chapman, GroupBenefitsAdvisors.com
Healthcare Options for 2014
- 72. Employer Impact
© 2013 Michael Chapman, GroupBenefitsAdvisors.com
Healthcare Options for 2014
• Increased cost, taxes and regulations/red tape
for all businesses.
• Employer tax penalties delayed until 2015 (50+
full time employees)
• Uncertainty impacting permanent, full-time
employment.
- 73. Employer Impact
© 2013 Michael Chapman, GroupBenefitsAdvisors.com
Healthcare Options for 2014
• Increase in part-time employment.
• Fewer employers will offer health insurance as
an employee benefit.
• Fewer employees will want an employer to offer
health insurance so they can qualify for a
subsidy for their whole family.
- 74. In Many Cases, It Benefits Employer
to Drop Group Health Ins. Coverage
© 2013 Michael Chapman, GroupBenefitsAdvisors.com
Healthcare Options for 2014
• Cost of Tax Penalty for 50+ Employees Is Less
than Health Insurance and is a Fixed Cost.
- 75. In Many Cases, It Benefits Employee
for Employer to Drop Group Health Ins.
Coverage
© 2013 Michael Chapman, GroupBenefitsAdvisors.com
Healthcare Options for 2014
• Subsidized Cost of Health Insurance for
Employee + Dependents May Be Less for
Employee than Employee Cost of Health
Insurance for Employee Only
- 76. In Many Cases, It Benefits Employee
for Employer to Drop Group Health Ins.
Coverage
© 2013 Michael Chapman, GroupBenefitsAdvisors.com
Healthcare Options for 2014
• For Lower Wage Employees, Its Like Getting
Dependents‟ Insurance for FREE!
- 77. At This Point, Which Are You?
© 2013 Michael Chapman, GroupBenefitsAdvisors.com
Dazed & Confused Bored Zombie
Healthcare Options for 2014
- 78. My Unique Solutions:
© 2013 Michael Chapman, GroupBenefitsAdvisors.com
• Education, Expertise, Year-Round Service.
• TheMedicalInsuranceExchange.com, a Private
Health Insurance Exchange
• Employer consultation
• Partially Self-Funded Plans for employers
Healthcare Options for 2014
- 79. The Obamacare Clock
Is Ticking..
• Advertising for Fed. Exchanges Has
Begun
• Open Enrollment begins October, go to
TheMedicalInsuranceExchange.com
• You need to educate others what to do.
© 2013 Michael Chapman, GroupBenefitsAdvisors.com
Healthcare Options for 2014
- 80. Decision-making Is
Like Constipation
© 2013 Michael Chapman, GroupBenefitsAdvisors.com
Taxes, Penalties,
Higher Expenses, STRESS, Etc.
…The Longer You
Wait, the Worse It
Gets
Healthcare Options for 2014
- 81. How I Help Employers
• Consulting expertise
• Rapid assessment of options & impact
• Educate top management
• Develop plan of action
• Employee education is critical for success.
© 2013 Michael Chapman, GroupBenefitsAdvisors.com
Healthcare Options for 2014
- 82. © 2013 Michael Chapman, GroupBenefitsAdvisors.com
ACA Open Enrollment Preparation:
“Black Tuesday”: October 1st, 61 Days Away
• Schedule an appointment now for beginning October 1st.
• Write down your Family SS #s, Dates of Birth.
• If Insured, Make Copy of Your Insurance Card and Bill.
• Go to
http://TheMedicalInsuranceExchange.com/obamacare-
subsidy-calculator or http://goo.gl/LbldeU; Print out an
estimate of your subsidy.
Healthcare Options for 2014
- 83. © 2013 Michael Chapman, GroupBenefitsAdvisors.com
ACA Open Enrollment Preparation:
• Subscribe to
http://www.TheMedicalInsuranceExchange.com for
updates and information as it becomes available.
• Find a good PCP ASAP!
Healthcare Options for 2014
- 84. © 2013 Michael Chapman, GroupBenefitsAdvisors.com
If You‟re An Employer or Work for One:
• Whether or not your employer offers health
ins., An Employer Has An Obligation and
Opportunity to Communicate ACA to Employees.
• Schedule Me for an Employee Group Meeting
• Schedule Me to Visit with Owner/CFO/CEO
Healthcare Options for 2014
- 85. How You Can Help Me
• Refer me to companies that need
advice.
• What Business Leadership Groups
Could Use a Subject Matter Expert
Speaker?
• Bookmark/Share:
TheMedicalInsuranceExchange.com
© 2013 Michael Chapman, GroupBenefitsAdvisors.com
How You Can Help
Yourself & Your Company
• Share This Information ASAP
• ACT on This Information ASAP
Healthcare Options for 2014
- 86. © 2013 Michael Chapman, GroupBenefitsAdvisors.com
Remember:
Use Your New Knowledge
of Obamacare as Your
Healthcare Advantage.
(Know enough to raise the
questions, then, “I know a
guy…”
Healthcare Options for 2014