Manhattan Chamber of Commerce Healthcare Marketplace Presentation
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State Senator Liz KruegerManhattan Chamber of Commerce Healthcare Marketplace Presentation
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Small Business Marketplace
Affordable Insurance Coming in 2014
Marcia Okon
MCC Healthcare Marketplace Counselor Certified IPA/Navigator 212.473.7805 [email protected]
NY State of Health: Plan Tiers
Qualified Health Plans available in tiers based on actuarial value:
Platinum (90%) Gold (80%) Silver (70%) Bronze (60%) Catastrophic (<30 years old)
Amount of cost-sharing will depend on the tier.
NY Individual and Small Business Marketplaces
Online marketplaces are like Orbitz with an interface like Turbo Tax
Individual Marketplace Small Business Marketplace
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Sole proprietors (and individuals) Insurance subsidies
Businesses with 2-50 employees Tax Credits for small businesses
Open enrollment for both starts October 1, 2013
Coverage begins January 1, 2014 450,000 small business employees may get covered in the Marketplace
Small Business Marketplace
Basics
One-stop web portal Picture kayak.com, but for health insurance Lower costs (5 - 22% lower in small group market) Tool to compare plans and calculate costs Streamlined billing Firms can still choose to bypass the Marketplace
Small Business Marketplace
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INSURANCE PLANS MARKETPLACE
Choice Comparison Billing Tax Credits
SMALL BUSINESSES
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Employer Coverage Options
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Select among Qualified Health Plans offered by a specific carrier
Select specific Qualified Health Plans offered by multiple carriers
Select a metal tier of coverage
Allow employees to select any Marketplace Qualified Health Plan
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Employer Contribution Options Uncapped percentage
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- For example, employer pays 55% of premium Capped percentage - For example, employer pays 55% of premium, up to $300 Defined dollar amount - For example, employer pays $300 per month
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Broker Information
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Same compensation (inside/outside Marketplace)
Individual & Small Business Marketplace certification required SBM Certification = 8 CE credits Individual (pending)
List of Marketplace certified Brokers will be available online and customer service center. Broker affiliations will be listed
Broker portal
Brokers will manage own accounts SBM will issue one bill to employers (and pay carriers)
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Consumer Assistance
You can get help enrolling in coverage:
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Online
Webchat for assistance
In-Person In-person Assistors/Navigators Agents & Brokers
Phone/Customer Service Center Weekday & weekend hours Assistance will be available in most languages
Employer Notice Requirement
Employers must inform employees about the Marketplace
Here are some of the details: Employers subject to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
To all employees (full-time and part-time)
Notice to current employees by October 1, 2013. For new employees, notice must be given within 14 days of start date Notice must be in writing in a manner calculated to be understood by the average employee.
Employer Notice Requirement
Content of Notification
Employers must notify employees of the following: Existence of NYs Marketplace, including a description of how the employee may contact the Marketplace for assistance. If applicable, whether the health plan offered has minimum value (i.e., it pays 60% of the costs of benefits) Employees may be eligible for a premium tax credit and cost-sharing reduction through the Marketplace. Employee may lose the employer's contribution to health benefits offered by the employer if employee purchases insurance through the Marketplace.
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Small Business Tax Credits
Tax Credits
Lots of businesses eligible
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81% of small businesses in New York State eligible (285,000 firms) Many eligible employers do not know about the credits, which has led to a slow start.
Source: Small Business Majority Survey
ACA Tax Credits have already benefited 360,000 small businesses in the U.S. covering 2 million workers.
Tax Credits
What are we talking about? Deductions vs. Credits
Deductions lower taxable income. Tax credits directly reduce tax due (dollar-for-dollar).
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$2,000 Credit vs. $2,000 Deduction:
Tax Impact: Base taxable Income Deduction Taxable Income Tax @ 30% Rate Credit Tax to be Paid Savings Deduction $10,000 $2,000 $8,000 $2,400 N/A $2,400 $600 Credit $10,000 N/A $10,000 $3,000 $2,000 $1,000 $2,000
Tax Credits
Which employers are eligible?
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Fewer than 25 full-time (equivalent) employees (FTE)
Two half-time employees count like one full-time employee
Not counting wages of the owner or her family
Average annual wages less than $50,000 Employer pays at least 50% of premium cost Non-profits also eligible
(Available NOW!)
Tax Credits
How to claim the credit
Claim credit using IRS Form 8941 available at www.irs.gov Credit can be reflected in determining estimated tax advances Credit applies towards income tax, not employment taxes
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Credit can be carried forward and backward
Talk to your accountant!
More Resources
Employer Coverage Responsibilities www.healthcare.gov/using-insurance/employers/index.html Tax Credits
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www.healthcare.gov/law/features/employers/small-employer-tax-credit/index.html www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=223666,00.html www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/i8941.pdf
Marketplaces
www.nystateofhealth.ny.gov/ 1-855-355-5777 www.healthcare.gov/law/features/choices/exchanges/index.html
Rate Review www.dfs.ny.gov/insurance/health/prior_app/prior_app.htm
companyprofiles.healthcare.gov
