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	Healthcare Legislation Updates Power Group is committed to getting our clients real information that they can act upon. In this time of economic uncertainty, �The Power of Shared Knowledge� is more important than ever. No one has the answers to all the myriad questions this bill raises. This legislation will impact employers and their employees for many years to come. The following information is provided for your use. Please feel free to contact your Power Group representative with any questions you may have. NEW: COMPLIANCE CHECK OVERVIEW, SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4 Health Care Reform Timeline Health Care Reform Timeline Chart Small Businesses Eligible for Health Care Tax Credit Small Business Health Care Tax Credit: Steps to Determine Eligibility Small Business Health Care Tax Credit: Questions & Answers (Q&A) Our April 28^th PowerTalk was our first discussion of the main features of this bill, our opinion of them and how we plan to keep you up-to-date on this significant legislation. Discussion points included: � What will happen to my rates in the short term? Long term?? � How much will my business be required to pay towards my employees' health insurance? � What are the penalties if I don't/can't pay? � What subsidies will be offered? Our guest speakers--William C. Tracy, Chief Executive Officer UnitedHealthcare, Heartland States; and James Watson, UHC's Vice President of Government Affair--offered their views on the immediate impact of the law, and what to look for as the legislation travels from Capital Hill into the marketplace. They were joined by Power Group CEO Mark Avery and Power Group COO Jack Noble for a Q&A session following the presentations. A list of Questions and Answers that arose from the seminar can be found here.


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