I know this isn't major news, I guess it depends on who you are? But I thought I'd mention this anyways. Team Members were sent this letter, I was lucky to have a friend who I transcribed it from.
To sum this letter up, SWPE is basically saying because the government wants us to give you more, we won't be offering anything. Good luck finding your own stuff!
Sea World Parks & Entertainment said:Re: CIGNA Starbridge Limited Medical
Dear, SeaWorld Team Member
As you may have heard, new health care reform regulations (Affordable Care Act) mandating insurance coverage goes into effect on January 1, 2014. The changes are meant to help expand access to adequate and affordable healthcare coverage. Another provision of this law requires medical plans must meet a certain standard by January 1, 2014.
This letter is to advise you that the Starbridge Limited Medical plan, currently offered by Cigna to SeaWorld Seasonal and Part-time employees, does not meet the minimum requirements for medical plans and will not be available in 2014. If you are currently enrolled in a Cigna Starbridge Medical plan, your coverage will end at midnight, December 31, 2013. SeaWorld is providing this infromation to you in advance so that you can explore other options for obtaining coverage and avoid the possibility of a tax penalty for not having medical coverage.
For more information on where you can find coverage and the new Health Insurance Marketplace please visit www.healthcare.gov. The Health Insurance Marketplace (an online exchange) is where individuals can shop for health insurance coverage that will be operated by each state or, by the federal government if the state does not have its own. As part of the Affordable Care Act, individuals with certain household incomes may be eligible for subsidies to help offset health insurance costs when purchased through their state or the federal Health Insurance Marketplace.
Sincerely,
To sum this letter up, SWPE is basically saying because the government wants us to give you more, we won't be offering anything. Good luck finding your own stuff!