06 Jan IRS pinpoints ACA affordability percentage for safe harbor

Posted at 05:20h in ACA, ClearPath blog, Health Care Reform

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The IRS has announced that the inflation-adjusted percentage used to determine what is “affordable” health coverage for individuals will also apply to the safe harbor for employers....

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05 Jan Small businesses no longer going for the gold in medical insurance

Posted at 05:26h in ACA, ClearPath blog, PPACA

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Recently released findings from the 2015 UBA Health Plan Survey show that 54 percent of small employers are currently offering gold or platinum plans to their employees...

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04 Jan COBRA and the Affordable Care Act

Posted at 06:55h in ACA, ClearPath blog, Compliance News

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The Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) requires employers to offer covered employees who lose their health benefits due to a qualifying event to continue group health benefits for a limited time at the employee's own cost. ...

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01 Jan 17 New Year’s Resolutions you have a shot at keeping in 2016

Posted at 05:38h in ClearPath blog, Wellness

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Creating New Year's resolutions offers a chance to improve yourself. Whether it's losing weight, saving money or quitting smoking, baby steps can help you succeed. ...

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31 Dec IRS Notice 2015-87: HRAs, Affordability, and More

Posted at 09:16h in ACA, ClearPath blog, Compliance News

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On December 16, 2015, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and other federal agencies released IRS Notice 2015-87, which is a "potpourri" update that covers many different topics relating to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA), including some relating to market reforms....

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30 Dec IRS provides major delay in 6055 and 6056 reporting

Posted at 11:50h in ACA, ClearPath blog, Compliance News, Health Care Reform

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The IRS gave employers a bit of relief before the new year by delaying all health coverage reporting deadlines. Read more for dates and links to forms. ...

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29 Dec Stick with it!

Posted at 06:30h in ClearPath blog, HR Elements, Wellness

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Wearable technology and apps for smartphones make it even easier to get going. But something happens and most of us become disinterested over time, derailing that train to better health....

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28 Dec Help your employees find time for fitness

Posted at 06:26h in ClearPath blog, Wellness

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If you asked, the majority of your employees would say they would like to get more exercise. But many would add it's hard to find the time....

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23 Dec Don’t forget to update benefit plan documents

Posted at 07:49h in ACA, ClearPath blog, Health Care Reform

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This year came with notable compliance changes that may require updating group health plan materials extending into the new year. Employers should review these requirements and make the necessary changes to materials offered to participants at plan renewal....

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22 Dec Omnibus Bill signed into law, delays Cadillac tax

Posted at 12:43h in ACA, ClearPath blog, Compliance News

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President Obama has signed the omnibus legislation that includes the Consolidated Appropriations Act for 2016 and a tax extenders package. Within the legislation is language that significantly impacts provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA), largely through delays of upcoming taxes....

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