The Department of Labor recently released a final rule that gives small businesses more freedom to join as a single group to purchase health insurance in the large group market or to self-insure. Also and over the last couple of years, the Department of Health and Human Services conducted “desk audits” of 166 covered entities and 41 business associates. Learn more here. Benefits Buzz August 2018
Employer Fiduciary Responsibilities for Group Health Plans
The Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 or ERISA is a law that sets standards and requirements for retirement plans and welfare benefit plans. This law has been amended many times over the years. This newsletter is to help answer any of those questions you have regarding ERISA includes and means for you.
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ACA Overview – Pay or Play Penalty
The “Pay or Play” or “Employer Shared Responsibility” is the requirement of large companies to provide healthcare to employees or face a penalty. Good news is as an employer, you’re only liable if one or more of its full-time employees receive a subsidy for coverage under an Exchange. Pay or Play Penalty Affordability Safe Harbors
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Client Alert: Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute
The Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute or PCORI evaluates the effectiveness of medical treatments, procedures and strategies that treat, manage, diagnose or prevent illness or injury. 2018 May 9 PCORI Reminder 2018
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The State of Employee Benefits
URS Adjusts 2018 HSA Contribution Limits
Benefits Buzz – Did you Miss the April 2nd ACA Reporting Deadline?
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) created reporting requirements under Internal Revenue Code Sections 6055 and 6056 that requires certain employers to provide information to the IRS. Read more to know what you need. Benefits Buzz May 2018
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Client Alert – AARP v. EEOC Creates Uncertainty for Wellness Programs
Deadlines and ALEs
We all feel that pressure of the impending deadlines headed our way. Time waits for no man. Let us help you in remembering when you are due. Here are your dates if you are an Applicable Large Employer (ALE). Electronic Filing Deadline for Forms 1094 and 1095
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March Benefits Buzz – Tax Cuts and Jobs Act
There are a two major employee benefits changes that we are buzzing about. Tax Cuts and Jobs Act is officially into law. Read more about what you need to know here. Benefits Buzz March 2018
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