Will grandfathered plans be able to continue enforcing lifetime limits?

No. Both grandfathered and non-grandfathered plans are prohibited from enforcing lifetime limits, effective for plan years beginning on or after September 23, 2010.

For more information on lifetime limits or on health care reform, visit www.healthcare.gov or www.uhc.com/reform.

Caps are flying as U. Horace Cartwright walks through the timing of changes to lifetime and annual dollar limits (or caps).

This communication is not intended as legal or tax advice. Please contact a competent legal or tax professional for personal advice on eligibility, tax treatment and restrictions. Federal and state laws and regulations are subject to change.