Apart from the latest debates on political opinions over health care changes, it's important to know what necessary steps are required to get HR and their employees on the right track for 2013.

The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act outlines changes set to kick in over several years. Benefits managers and human resource advisors are nearing the implementation of the 2013 provisions, and while these changes might not be as newsworthy as the 2014 provisions that are dominating headlines, they do hold credence to employees and their health plans.

According to Troy Filipek, a principal and consulting actuary for Milliman, the best way to prepare for compliance next year is to employ contingency planning as well as develop open lines of communication with employees.

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