The Bar on Healthcare

The Bar is open! Join Kerri Willis and J.D. Piro as they celebrate the 4th of July, review California v. Texas (the third episode in the ACA Trilogy) and give their predictions for what employers can expect in the second half of 2021. During Last Call, our podcasters spotlight the re-opening of Broadway with a “thank you” to Bruce Springsteen.  You’re always welcome at The Bar! DISCLAIMER: The Bar...

Happy Memorial Day- The Bar is open! Grab your spot next to Kerri and J.D. as they break down the top 10 (out of 86!) most interesting FAQs for employers from the IRS’s latest COBRA subsidy guidance.  And stay tuned for Last Call, when our podcasters discuss whether you can win big in New York’s vaccine incentive program! Try your luck!  You’re always welcome at The Bar!     DISCLAIMER: The Bar on...

The Bar is open! But watch out for snakes, hidden traps and COBRAs! Kerri and J.D don their fedoras and explore the Kingdom of the Less-Than-Crystal-Clear COBRA guidance as employers begin notifying COBRA beneficiaries about the ARPA COBRA subsidies. It’s the Compliance Adventure of a Lifetime at The Bar!  DISCLAIMER: The Bar on Healthcare is an Aon podcast. Aon is not engaged in the practice of l...

The Bar is open!  Pull up a stool next to Kerri and J.D. as they analyze the healthcare provisions of the American Rescue Plan and their impact on employer-provided health and welfare plans—from COBRA subsidies to ACA expansion to dependent care spending accounts. And in Last Call, our podcasters—once again—debate the movie merits of Marvel versus DC! You’re always welcome at The Bar!   DISCLAIMER...

The Bar is open!  On this episode of The Bar, Kerri and J.D.  welcome special guest Rachel Arnedt of Aon’s Legal Consulting Group.  Pull up a stool as they talk about the COVID-19 vaccine and what steps employers should be taking now that it’s here.  You’re always welcome at The Bar!    Disclosure:   By hosting this podcast, Aon is providing an opportunity for listeners to obtain general informati...

Happy New Year and welcome back to The Bar! On this episode of “The Bar on Healthcare”, J.D. and Kerri discuss the health care provisions in the COVID relief bill, including (surprise!) our favorite subject: surprise medical billing. Come on in, your table is ready—The Bar is open! DISCLAIMER: The Bar on Healthcare is an Aon podcast. Aon is not engaged in the practice of law.  The information...

The Bar is open—for Holiday Hours! Join J.D. and Kerri as they talk turkey about the Supreme Court’s oral arguments over the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act. Will the ACA survive the impending SCOTUS ruling? Pull up a stool as J.D. and Kerri make their predictions—you’re always welcome at The Bar!   DISCLAIMER: The Bar on Healthcare is an Aon podcast. Aon is not engaged in the practic...

In the second half of this special two-part episode of The Bar on Healthcare, J.D. and Kerri discuss the healthcare platforms of President Trump and former Vice President Biden, and how their legislative and regulatory agendas would – if enacted into law – affect employer group health plans in 2021 and beyond. Then, be sure to stick around until Last Call for some presidential debate trivia!  DISC...

A lot has happened since your last visit to the Bar so pull up a stool! Join Kerri and J.D. as they discuss the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s impact on employer group health plans, as well as what Amy Coney Barrett’s nomination could mean for the Supreme Court’s ACA case. Then tune in later this week for Part 2, which will include a deep dive into the healthcare platforms of the presidential...

Pull up a stool—The Bar is open!  Join Kerri and J.D. as they discuss the latest Supreme Court cases and their impact on employer-sponsored healthcare benefits, as well as the rulings that will have to wait until after the election. And tune in for Last Call and Justice Kagan’s “Case of the Faithless Elector”! Come on in—it’s always Happy Hour at The Bar!  DISCLAIMER: The Bar on Healthcare is an A...

The Bar is open—and so is the cafeteria!   In this month’s episode, J.D. and Kerri discuss the new flexible benefits menu that the IRS is incorporating into cafeteria plans. Pull up a stool and hear what employers should consider as they navigate the latest rules in the COVID-19 era.  And be sure to listen to Last Call for the anniversary of the blown call that changed the game of baseball!   DISC...

The Bar is open! Pull up a stool as J.D. and Kerri discuss this week’s Supreme Court case on the Risk Corridors Program and the Labor Department’s new ERISA deadlines. Do you have questions you would like J.D. and Kerri to answer during the next episode? Email us at health@aon.com DISCLAIMER: The Bar on Healthcare is an Aon podcast. Aon is not engaged in the practice of law.  The information...

In this episode, J.D. and Kerri cover the latest legislative developments impacting employer-sponsored health benefits related to the COVID-19 pandemic. For additional information, please visit https://aon.io/2UEFOpV .  DISCLAIMER: The Bar on Healthcare is an Aon podcast. Aon is not engaged in the practice of law.  The information in this podcast is not intended as and should not be considere...

In this month’s episode, J.D. and Kerri provide an update on the constitutionality of the ACA, the debate over surprise medical bills and the evolution of the legislation around pharmaceuticals. Have a question that you would like J.D. and Kerri to answer during next month’s episode? Email us at health@aon.com , and your question could be featured in our new segment, Ask the Bartender .  DISCLAIME...

In this month’s episode, J.D. and Kerri discuss the year-end spending bill, and the repeals that come along with it. As we say goodbye to 2019, we’re also saying goodbye to the Cadillac Tax, the Health Insurance Tax and the Medical Device Tax. Hear what these repeals mean for employers and individuals, and when you can expect to see them take effect.  DISCLAIMER: The Bar on Healthcare is an Aon po...

In this episode, J.D. and Kerri update us on the latest developments in the Congressional debate on surprise medical bills and how states such as New York and Massachusetts are addressing the issue. They’ll also discuss the latest on prescription drug cost controls and HSA expansion, as well as give you their predictions for who will emerge triumphant in the World Series!  DISCLAIMER: The Bar on H...

In this month’s episode, J.D. and Kerri welcome U.S. Representative Joe Courtney (CT) to The Bar on Healthcare.  Tune in as they discuss the ongoing efforts to repeal the Cadillac Tax and how this change could impact employers.   DISCLAIMER: The Bar on Healthcare is an Aon podcast. Aon is not engaged in the practice of law.  The information in this podcast is not intended as and should not be...

In the latest episode, J.D. and Kerri breakdown the executive order signed on Monday and the latest legislation around surprise medical bills. From the legal implications to the potential impact on employers and employees, it’s all covered in this month’s episode. Also find out about J.D.’s exciting weekend and the buzz around the founding fathers. DISCLAIMER: The Bar on Healthcare is an Aon podca...

In this episode, J.D. and Kerri discuss the bill that passed in the House last week focused on provisions related to the affordable care act and prescription drug pricing. They also tackle surprise medical billing, baseball-style arbitration and the (other) tv series finale that happened in the last week.   DISCLAIMER: The Bar on Healthcare is an Aon podcast. Aon is not engaged in the practice of...

Health care has been a hot topic over the past week in Washington. In this special edition episode, J.D. and Kerri break down what you need to know about health care reform legislation events from the past week.  DISCLAIMER: The Bar on Healthcare is an Aon podcast. Aon is not engaged in the practice of law.  The information in this podcast is not intended as and should not be considered legal...

As we reached the 9th anniversary of the Affordable Care Act just days ago, J.D. and Kerri discuss the 8 separate healthcare bills that have been proposed in recent months. These bills range from Medicare-for-all to incremental approaches to universal healthcare.  Hear what this could mean for employer-sponsored benefits, prescription drug costs and more in the latest episode.  DISCLAIMER: The Bar...

Health care costs are expected to continue accelerating over the next several years, and there are policies on the table to try and reduce the impact. One area of focus is further regulating prescription drug costs through rebate changes and a stronger push towards generic over name-brand pharmaceuticals. This and more (including J.D. and Kerri’s Oscar picks) in the latest episode.  DISCLAIMER: Th...

In this episode, J.D. Piro and Kerri Willis discuss Medicare-for-All, the Affordable Care Act and what to expect in 2019.  DISCLAIMER: The Bar on Healthcare is an Aon podcast. Aon is not engaged in the practice of law.  The information in this podcast is not intended as and should not be considered legal advice. Please consult your own legal counsel to obtain such advice. 

The results of the mid-term election are in and the Democratic Party has regained control of the House. Aon Health & Benefits consultants J.D. Piro and Kerri Willis give a sneak peak of their full-length webinar , as they discuss the implications of the mid-term election results on health care reform.  DISCLAIMER: The Bar on Healthcare is an Aon podcast. Aon is not engaged in the practice of law.&...