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Obamacare: tax forms galore

I had no health coverage this year until I got a job in May.  Then I had a health plan from my job until September when I quit.  After that I had coverage from the exchange (with a subsidy).  I just...

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Flexible Spending Account: takes some planning

Is there any reason to set up a medical flexible spending account if I’m not perfectly sure of my expenses for the year and I don’t expect any major life/work event? Steady Dear Steady, You do not need...

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Obamacare: employer plans get more similar in 2015

I got a job offer to be in the IT department of a financial firm.  Their plan pays 90% of the cost for an HMO plan, 70% of a PPO plan.  How good of a benefit is that, compared to larger firms?  (The...

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Obamacare and wellness programs

Would anyone — insurers, employers, government — be interested in software that calculates monetary reimbursement based upon patients meeting certain health goals?   Safeway very publicly (2005)...

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Obamacare: end exchange plan when new job benefits start

Can I sign up for health insurance on the exchange but leave it when I get a job that has benefits?  I want to know if a person is forever forced to stay in federal government health insurance program...

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Obamacare: what’s income and what’s not

When I retire in 2015, I know that I will need supplemental insurance in addition to Medicare. My main concern is getting affordable insurance for my wife, who is 58 years old. The only income for both...

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Obamacare: regular savings withdrawal is not income

I have two more questions concerning MAGI when calculating the cost for affordable care insurance. Will withdrawals from a Roth IRA or a Money Market account count as income? If either one doesn’t ,...

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Free rent may be “kick back” from insurance broker

Can an insurance broker pay the rent for a company and in return get their health benefits business?  I know of a situation where this is happening. Whistle Blower Wannabe Dear Whistle Blower Wannabe,...

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Comparing an HSA to an HRA

Should I choose an HSA or an HRA plan?  I’m very new to this insurance stuff.  I want to pay less out of pocket each month but still have good coverage when I need it. Betwixt and Between Dear Betwixt...

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ACA: 9.5% of income cap does not always apply

Under the Affordable Care Act, a person can pay up to 9.5% of his income for his health insurance.  Are there situations where a person has to spend more than that to get coverage that qualifies?...

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