On June 28, 2012, after much anticipation and speculation, the U.S. Supreme Court essentially upheld the entire Affordable Care Act (ACA) as constitutional. Because the Court upheld ACA, employers must continue to comply with ACA's reforms.
While it is possible that changes will be made to ACA through future legislation or court rulings, ACA is the health care reform law currently in effect. Thus, employers should continue to prepare for ACA changes that become effective in 2012 and 2013. Employers should also keep in mind the ACA reforms that will take place in 2014.
This complimentary Health Care Reform Educational Forum, co-hosted by FordHarrison, the Employers Association Forum and the Insurance Office of America, has been designed to guide employers through this complex transition. FordHarrison partner Tiffany Downs will be on hand to explain the employment law implications of ACA and to answer questions. For more information, see the attached flyer.