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  Labor extends benefits summary safe harbors

  By Allison Bell  |  April 23, 2013

  Officials say they'll try to help, rather than penalize, plans.

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  Lynn Quincy: How you explain PPACA matters

  By Allison Bell  |  April 4, 2013

  The Consumers Union veteran says clear, gotcha-free brochures can prevent problems.

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  On the Third Hand: Gaps

  By Allison Bell  |  March 5, 2013

  Whether the PPACA glass is half empty or half full, maybe the bubbles are worth watching.

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  Witness: SBCs justify value of insurance

  By Allison Bell  |  February 28, 2013

  Can a PPACA disclosure notice change the way consumers see their benefits?

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  South Dakota patches PPACA benefits summary hole

  By Allison Bell  |  October 25, 2012

  Merle Scheiber says health insurers have to warn consumers that rates could change.

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  The New SBC: A Conversation Starter

  By Michael Mahoney  |  August 6, 2012

  Once you help clients get out the door, maybe you can use them to enter other doors.

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  SBCs: Feds Post Benefits Summary Aids

  By Allison Bell  |  July 30, 2012

  An arm of the Labor Department explains how to handle wellness programs and other quirks.

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  PPACA Experts: The Little Things Matter

  By Allison Bell  |  July 17, 2012

  Subtle PPACA quirks could lead to big changes in plan designs and human resources strategies.

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  PPACA: Feds to Avoid Imposing SBC Penalties

  By Allison Bell  |  May 14, 2012

  Regulators admit that they made a significant typo in the diabetes scenario in their own sample SBC.

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  What If the Contractor Fails to Send SBCs?

  By Allison Bell  |  March 20, 2012

  EBSA officials answer questions about the ins and outs of the new summary of benefits and coverage requirements.