Affordable Care Act and Your Ag Business

Authors

Marilyn Schlake, University of Nebraska-LincolnFollow
Carroll S. Welte, University of Nebraska-LincolnFollow
Charlotte Narjes, University of Nebraska-LincolnFollow
Jim Crandall, University of Nebraska-LincolnFollow

Date of this Version

2013

Citation

Cornhusker Economics (October 2, 2013)

Comments

Published by University of Nebraska–Lincoln Extension, Institute of Agriculture & Natural Resources, Department of Agricultural Economics. Copyright © [2013] Board of Regents, University of Nebraska. http://agecon.unl.edu/cornhuskereconomics

Abstract

Implementation of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) is steadily moving forward. Whether you agree or disagree with the ACA, the fact is that it is currently the national law. Already we are seeing changes affecting how hospitals, doctors and insurance carriers operate. Regulations impacting individuals and businesses in the areas of benefits covered, maximum out-of-pocket costs, taxes and penalties began on October 1st. Spend time now to evaluate how these changes will affect you, your family and your business operations.