Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois

 

June 6, 2014

Legislative Update
June 2014 Legislative Highlights Available

As a resource to provide the latest information regarding the Affordable Care Act (ACA), we develop monthly highlight sheets to help you stay current on the legislation that affects you the most. On this month’s highlight sheet, you’ll find:

Details regarding:

  • Final rule on the Get Covered in Illinois, the Official Health Marketplace and market standards for 2015 and beyond
  • Preventive services coverage for breastfeeding supplies, certain over-the-counter medications, and BRCA testing
  • FAQs about the Illinois Religious Freedom and Marriage Fairness Act

Links to resources released by the government:

  • Affordable Care Act implementation FAQs
  • Proposed rule on COBRA notices informing recipients about the availability of health insurance through the Get Covered Illinois Marketplace
  • Guidance on special enrollment periods and hardship exemptions

Summary of Benefits and Coverage (SBC) details concerning:

  • Updates to the SBC for certain plans

As always, if you have any questions about ACA, contact your account representative.

This communication is intended for informational purposes only. It is not intended to provide, does not constitute, and cannot be relied upon as legal, tax or compliance advice. The information contained in this communication is subject to change based on future regulation and guidance.

 
  


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