Welcome to Benefit Consultants Northwest's dedicated, informational health care reform website. There's been a lot of talk about health care reform over the past year and we want you to understand how the new law affects you and your small business.
Many changes will begin to take place and we want you to feel comfortable and knowledgeable of how they will affect you. Take some time to review our website to learn more! Thank you!
Updates - News - Articles - Education
September 15, 2010 - Is Your Health Plan Grandfathered?
Healthcare.gov - September 23, 2010 is a significant date that will affect all health plans, regardless of grandfathered status. If your plan was in place on March 23, 2010 your plan is grandfathered, but making changes to your policy could eliminate your grandfathered status. Read more...
August 6, 2010 - States Respond in Health Care Overhaul Lawsuit
Yahoo! News - Twenty states and the nation's most influential small business lobby demanded Friday that a federal court in Florida hear their challenge to President Barack Obama's health care overhaul because they face imminent harm from its mandates.
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July 30, 2010 - Some Insurers Stop Writing New Coverage For Kids
Associated Press - Some major health insurance companies have stopped issuing certain types of policies for children, an unintended consequence of President Barack Obama's health care overhaul law, state officials said Friday.
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July 28, 2010 - Preventive Services Now Covered
If you have a new health insurance plan or insurance policy beginning on or after September 23, 2010, preventive services must be covered without your having to pay a copayment or coinsurance or meet your deductible.
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July 28, 2010 - Young Adult Coverage to Age 26
Under the new law, young adults will be allowed to stay on their parent's plan until they turn 26 years old.
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July 14, 2010 - Dudley Bain Named 2009 Outstanding Member of the Year
This year's outstanding member of the year recipient Dudley Bain with Benefit Consultants Northwest has more than 40 years of extensive leadership
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June 28, 2010 - BCNW Starts Health Care Reform Blog
Benefit Consultants Northwest has started a blog to keep you informed of the upcoming changes in health care
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