Today, June 28, the US Supreme Court ruled that the Patient
Protection and Affordable Care Act--legislation passed in 2010 that
dramatically transforms the nation’s health care system--may stand with
few modifications. The bill’s controversial mandate that requires all
Americans to carry health insurance was ruled constitutional under
Congress’ right to levy taxes.
How does this decision affect Church of the Brethren Insurance
Services members? Thursday’s Supreme Court ruling will have no impact on
plan rates or coverage offered by Brethren Insurance Services, which is
part of Brethren Benefit Trust (BBT). All rates and coverage for the
current plan year will remain unchanged.
Brethren Insurance Services has worked to stay in compliance with
provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act as they
have gone into effect. Sections of the health care overhaul that are
already part of Brethren Insurance Services’ plans include restrictions
against pre-existing condition exclusions, restrictions against lifetime
coverage limits, the extension of benefits coverage to dependents up to
age 26, and more.
As a member of the Church Benefits Association, BBT has collaborated
with other faith-based benefits providers to interpret and incorporate
the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act into its insurance plans.
BBT will continue to comply with this health care legislation, as well
as all other pertinent laws and regulations, and inform its members
about any changes that may occur.
-- Brian Solem is publications coordinator for Brethren Benefit Trust.
Source:6/28/2012 Newsline
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