A provision of a statute or a regulation that reduces or eliminates a party’s liability under the law on the condition that the actions were performed in good faith or in compliance with defined standards. For example, safe harbor regulations help employers...
Health care providers who deliver health care services to patients regardless of their ability to pay. These providers may consist of public hospitals, community health centers, local health departments, and other providers who serve a disproportionate share of...
A plan that provides participants an opportunity to receive certain benefits, such as reimbursement for some out-of-pocket medical expenses, on a pretax basis. It is a separate written plan, maintained by an employer for employees that meets the specific requirements...
Self-employed taxpayers and their families can deduct all their payments for health insurance, including insurance premiums, when figuring their annual income for tax purposes.
Large and medium-size companies often assume all or most financial risks of providing health insurance to their workers, as opposed to purchasing insurance coverage from commercial carriers (and having the carrier assume all risk). Claims processing is often handled...