Introduction to Health Care Reform

The federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), more commonly known as Health Care Reform, implements sweeping changes that affect individual and employer-sponsored health plans.


To review the major provisions of the law affecting employers and group health plans, including dependent coverage to age 26, grandfathered plans, employer shared responsibility ("pay or play"), and SBC notice requirements, please click on the menu items at left.


Highlights of the law and upcoming changes are featured in the ACA by Year and Company Sizesection.  


Health Care Reform Resources

Many provisions of Health Care Reform are general in nature, with details to be clarified by the U.S Department of Health and Human Services or other federal agencies. The resources below can help you learn more about the law and stay up-to-date on the latest information.


Affordable Care Act (U.S. Employee Benefits Security Administration)
Healthcare.gov (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services)
Affordable Care Act Tax Provisions (Internal Revenue Service)
Center for Consumer Information and Insurance Oversight
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, amended by the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010

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