Why can't employers pay for employees to go to the exchanges?

On Nov. 6, the Department of Labor issued FAQ Part 22, which directly addresses some recent efforts by employers to reimburse employees for participation in the exchange through Code Section 105, or through some type of other arrangement.  Here are the questions, with shortened answers.  Read more from Health Insurance Exchange News.

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