Category: Employee Group Benefits

November 09, 2017
On-site Health Clinics – Impact on HSA Eligibility
Employers may consider establishing on-site health clinics in order to help manage health care costs and encourage employee wellness. On-site health clinics can be designed to cover a…

November 07, 2017
New Regulations Expand Exemptions from the Contraceptive Mandate
Overview On October 6, 2017, the Departments of Labor (DOL), Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Treasury (Departments) issued two interim final rules expanding certain exemptions from the…

November 01, 2017
IRS Reverses Policy on Certifying Individual Mandate Compliance
Overview On October 13, 2017, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) reversed a recent policy change in how it monitors compliance with the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) individual mandate. For…

October 18, 2017
Medicare Part D Notices Are Due by October 14, 2017
Each year, Medicare Part D requires group health plan sponsors to disclose to individuals who are eligible for Medicare Part D and to the Centers for Medicare and…

October 18, 2017
Final Forms for 2017 ACA Reporting Released
On September 28, 2017, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released final 2017 forms for reporting under Internal Revenue Code (Code) Sections 6055 and 6056. 2017 Forms 1094-C and…

October 11, 2017
New Rules for Disability Benefit Claims Take Effect in 2018
On December 16, 2016, the Department of Labor (DOL) released a final rule to strengthen the claims and appeals requirements for plans that provide disability benefits. According to…

September 20, 2017
Court Orders EEOC to Reconsider Wellness Rules
The U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia has issued a ruling affecting the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s (EEOC) final wellness rules. In AARP v. EEOC, the…

August 15, 2017
Why Are Health Care Costs Rising? (Infographic)
If you've recently talked to any of the members in your business community, you will find that most organizations and individuals are aware of the ever-rising nature of…

August 05, 2017
Health Care Reform: Employer Shared Responsibility Rules
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) requires applicable large employers (ALEs) to offer affordable, minimum value health coverage to their full-time employees (and dependents) or pay a penalty. This…

August 03, 2017
5 Ways to Cut Your Health Care Costs (Infographic)
We all are aware that health care costs are generally rising. This infographic suggests five ways in which you can lower these costs. Download here or click the image…

July 17, 2017
Questions to Ask Your Doctor
Note: The questions listed below are designed to help you maximize your health care dollars. These questions should not be used as a substitute for your doctor’s professional…

July 05, 2017
How Repealing the ACA Could Affect Employer-Sponsored Health Plans
Overview Since the Affordable Care Act (ACA) was enacted in 2010, employers and health insurance issuers have had to make numerous changes to employer-sponsored group health plans offered to…