On September 20, 2011, Michigan's governor signed the Health Insurance Claims Assessment Act ("HICA").  Effective January 1, 2012, certain health insurance carriers and third-party administrators will be required to pay an assessment on specified paid health care claims. The revenue generated by HICA will be used to bolster Michigan's Medicaid program. It is anticipated that an additional $400 million dollars will be generated by HICA.  Currently, HICA is scheduled to expire on January 1, 2014.

November 10, 2011 - The Michigan Business and Professional Association (MBPA), along with its sister group, the Michigan Food and Beverage Association (MFBA), work diligently to keep you up to date on our new federal healthcare law and how it will affect you, your family, and your business.

Whether it’s pounding, relentless rainstorms or massive snowstorms, winter weather presents many risks for business shutdowns, property damage and loss of life. Now is a good time to make a plan to stay open for business, while protecting your employees and customers from the dangers of severe winter weather.

Governor Snyder this week called for a fresh look at the state’s health insurance regulations as part of his special message on health and wellness issues. That’s welcome news for Michigan’s job providers.

Commission to provide more certainty by creating a more concise and clearer non-profit 24 hour license

It’s time to fix Michigan’s outdated regulatory system and encourage innovation to solve our state’s health care problems. We look forward to working with Governor Snyder to level the playing field and spur competition among insurers. We agree that’s the best way to control the premium increases that threaten our state’s economic recovery.

Along with “return on investment,” “dashboards,” and “relentless positivity,” “tax fairness” is one of the trendiest phrases to catch fire in state government in recent memory. This philosophy is one of the primary drivers shepherding Senate Bill 331 through the legislature.

The Michigan Business and Professional Association (MBPA), along with its sister group, the Michigan Food and Beverage Association (MFBA), work diligently to keep you up to date on the happenings at our State Capitol in Lansing, and also on federal issues in Washington D.C.

The Michigan Business and Professional Association (MBPA) and the Michigan Food and Beverage Association (MFBA), work diligently to keep you up to date on the happenings in Washington D.C. as our new healthcare law continues to move forward. What follows is an update of what is and what will be happening in this important arena.

Currently, companies with 10 or fewer full time equivalent employees with average wages under $25,000 can claim a tax credit for 35% of the lesser amount of what the employer paid for employee health care coverage.