The Patient Protection and Affordability Care Act (PPACA) was signed into law March 23, 2010. The companion bill, the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act, was signed into law March 30, 2010. Together, these two laws constitute the new Health Care Reform law. The impact of this law is far reaching and much of the regulation required for implementation is still pending.
The link below is a complete reference guide created by BCBSM to the changes that will be implemented over the next several years. This information is current as of July 23, 2010. Following this guide are the sections dealing with specific events and deadlines that will affect you and your staff. A PDF of the current BCBSM employers' guide to health care reform is also available below.
The Patient Protection and Affordability Care Act (PPACA) was signed into law March 23, 2010. The companion bill, the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act, was signed into law March 30, 2010. Together, these two laws constitute the new Health Care Reform law. The impact of this law is far reaching and much of the regulation required for implementation is still pending.
The link below is a complete reference guide created by BCBSM to the changes that will be implemented over the next several years. This information is current as of July 23, 2010. Following this guide are the sections dealing with specific events and deadlines that will affect you and your staff. A PDF of the current BCBSM employers' guide to health care reform is also available below.