Implementing Healthcare Reform

The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act

(Please note: This document was produced by the Self-Insurance Institute of America to provide an overview of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, as modified by the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act. It does not cover every aspect of the legislation, and certain provisions of the law may change or be modified by additional rules and regulations. This document does not constitute legal or tax advice.)

Provisions Impacting Self-Funded Employers and their Employees

• Plan Coverage Provisions 
• Employer Responsibility
• Revenue Issues
• Individual Responsibility
• Assistance for Low-Income Workers
• Changes to Consumer Driven Health Plans
• Reports and Studies

Other Provisions

• Temporary Coverage Expansion Programs
• Health Insurance Exchanges
• Multi-State Plans
• Reinsurance and Risk Adjustment
• Small Business Tax Credits

Commonly Used Terms